which navratri is today

Today, September 26, 2025, is the fifth day of Navratri, known as Maa Skandamata Puja day. On this day, devotees worship Maa Skandamata, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, who is revered as the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya). It is the fifth day in the nine-day Navratri festival celebrated in 2025 from September 22 to October 2. The festival honors different forms of Goddess Durga each day, with today dedicated to Maa Skandamata.