The enigmatic Gupt Navratri progresses, enveloping devotees in confidential sadhanas for Bhagwati Durga and her ten supreme wisdom goddesses. Primarily a tantric festival, its sixth day on Saturday spotlights the Mother’s sixth aspect worship, synced with potent Skanda Shashti.
Panchang insights: Shashti tithi lingers past midnight 12:39 AM January 24 into 25th. Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra till afternoon 2:16 PM, then Revati. Kaulava Karana to 1:15 PM, Taitila thereafter. Moon in Pisces; sun rises 7:13 AM, sets 5:54 PM.
Optimal windows for sacred acts: 5:26-6:20 AM Brahma, noon 12:12-12:55 PM Abhijit, 2:20-3:03 PM Vijaya. Amrit intervals 9:31-11:06 AM, Ravi Yoga till 10:56 AM from sunrise.
Avoid: Rahu Kaal 9:53-11:13 AM, Yamaganda 1:53-3:13 PM. Saturday’s pervasive Panchak demands restraint from fresh ventures.
Skanda Shashti venerates Kartikeya, monthly Shukla Shashti observance. Through fervent prayers, fasting, and armor chants, followers gain divine favor—courage amplification, success assurance, prosperity influx, and negativity exorcism—empowering lives with martial spirit and divine protection.