Navratri 5th Day Maa Skandmata: On the fifth day of Navratri, the fifth form of Mother Goddess Skandmata is worshipped. The Skandamata form of Bhagwati is especially worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. By worshiping this form of the Goddess, all the wishes of a person are fulfilled and the path to salvation also becomes accessible. Mother showers her devotees with affection like a son. Negative powers are destroyed by worshiping mother. Impossible tasks become possible only by remembering mother. Because of being the mother of Kartikeya, this form of the goddess got the name Skandamata. There is a vast description of the Goddess in Kashi Khand, Devi Purana and Skanda Purana. By worshiping mother one experiences ultimate peace and happiness. Mother Skandamata Skanda Kumar is the mother of Lord Kartikeya. Talking about the form of mother, Skanda Dev is sitting in the lap of Skandamata. Mother Skandmata is seated on a lotus seat, that is why she is also called Padmasana Devi. Mother Skandamata is also known by the names Gauri, Maheshwari, Parvati and Uma. Mother’s vehicle is lion. It is believed that worshiping the mother leads to the birth of a child. Let us know the worship method and aarti of Maa Skandamata…
Skandmata puja method…
Wake up early in the morning, after taking bath etc., wear clean clothes.
Bathe the idol of Mother Goddess with Ganga water.
Offer flowers after taking bath.
Also apply Roli Kumkum to the mother.
Offer sweets and five types of fruits to the mother.
Meditate on Mother Skandamata as much as possible.
Be sure to perform the Mother’s Aarti.
Skandmata Aarti
Hail to you Skanda Mata, your name comes fifth.
The soul of everyone’s heart is lost, the mother of the world is the master of all.
May I keep your flame burning, may I always remember you.
Called you by many names, I have only one support – you.
You camp somewhere on the mountains, you reside in many cities.
Your sights sing praises in every temple, your devotees are dear devotees.
Give me your power, make me worse.
All the other gods are found inside, they call out through you.
When evil demons come, you are the one who raises your hand.
Always came to save the slaves, came to worship Chaman’s hope.