Navratri 2025 celebrations began in India on September 22. Today is Navratri day 5, also known as Panchami. According to the Panchang, the Panchami Tithi (vedic lunar day), begins after 9:34 a.m. on September 26 and extends until 12:05 p.m. on September 27. Devotees are donned in green in Maa Skandamata's honor. The colour green is also considered the color of nature. Green colour evokes a feeling of  peace, harmony, and represents fertility and growth and nature’s energy.

Maa Skandamata is the incarnation of Goddess Parvati when she became Lord Skanda's mother. Lord Skanda is also known as Lord Karthikeya or Lord Murugan. Maa Skandamata is believed to govern the planet Budha, also known as Mercury. She symbolises motherhood. She is also believed to have three eyes, four hands, mounts a ferocious lion and holds Lord Karthikeya on her lap.