Goddess Skandamata: Navratri Day 5 Story, Puja Vidhi & Significance

Goddess Skandamata: Navratri Day 5 Story, Puja Vidhi, Mantra & Spiritual Significance

By Subhalakshmi's Sanatan World

Goddess Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of the sacred festival of Navratri. She is the fifth form of Goddess Durga and is known as the mother of Lord Skanda (also known as Kartikeya).

Goddess Skandmata sitting on Lion with Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) 

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The name Skandamata literally means “Mother of Skanda,” symbolizing motherhood, compassion, and divine protection.

Devotees worship her to receive blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and salvation.

Who is Goddess Skandamata?

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Skandamata is the motherly form of Goddess Parvati, holding her son Lord Skanda in her lap.

Lord Skanda is considered the commander of the divine army and symbolizes courage and strength. Because of her role as a divine mother, Skandamata represents love, nurturing, and protection.

Worshipping her is believed to purify the heart and bring peace to the mind.

Iconography of Goddess Skandamata

Goddess Skandmata sitting on Lion holding Lord Skand

Goddess Skandamata is depicted sitting on a lotus flower, which is why she is also called Padmasana Devi.

She is shown with four arms:

*Two hands holding lotus flowers

*One hand holding Lord Skanda

*One hand in blessing posture (Abhaya Mudra)

She usually rides a lion, symbolizing courage and strength.

Significance of Worshipping Skandamata

Goddess Skandmata with eight arms holding lotus & Lord Skand

The worship of Goddess Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

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Her blessings help devotees:

*Attain wisdom and knowledge

*Experience inner peace and calmness

*Improve relationships and family harmony

*Achieve spiritual liberation (moksha)

Spiritually, she is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra (throat chakra).

Puja Vidhi for Navratri Day 5

Navratri Puja at home illustration

Devotees perform special rituals to worship Goddess Skandamata.

1. Morning Preparation

Wake up early, take a bath, and clean the puja area.

2. Goddess Invocation

Place the idol or image of the goddess and invoke her blessings.

3. Offerings

Offer bananas, fruits, flowers, and sweets. Banana is considered very auspicious.

4. Mantra Chanting

Chant Skandamata mantra and meditate.

5. Aarti

Perform aarti and pray for peace, prosperity, and wisdom.

Skandamata Mantra

Navratri puja Devi Durga at temple

A powerful mantra dedicated to Goddess Skandamata is:

ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः

Chanting this mantra is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.

Spiritual Message of Goddess Skandamata

The divine form of Goddess Skandamata teaches the importance of love, compassion, and selfless care.

Her motherly form reminds devotees that true strength lies in kindness and nurturing others.

Conclusion

The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the goddess of motherhood, compassion, and wisdom.

By worshipping her with devotion, devotees seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.