Lalita Panchami Vrat, or Lalitha Panjami or Upang Lalitha Vrat, is a highly auspicious day during the nine-day Navaratri festival. It is observed on the fifth day of Navratri. In 2025, the date of Lalita Panchami is September 27.
Maharashtra . Some people also observe a fast known as Lalita Panchami Vrat. It is believed to bring wealth, happiness and knowledge.
Goddess Lalitha Represents the Five Elements
It is dedicated to Lalita Devi, a form of Shakti or Mother Goddess. She is associated with the Pancha Mahabhutas or five elements. Goddess Lalita is believed to be the representation or form of the five elements –earth, water, air, fire, and space.Lalita Panchami Vrat
The day is of great significance in Gujarat and parts ofStory of Lalitha Panchami
Goddess Lalita is an incarnation of Shakti that appeared to annihilate demon Bhanda who was created from the ashes of Kama or Manmata.
Bhanda after getting the blessings of Shiva started rule the world and showed demonic characteristics. Indra performed a yajna and Shakti appeared sitting on Sri Chakra in the form of Lalitha.
Bhanda was killed and his original form of Kama or Manmata was restored.