The fifth day of the holy festival of Sharadiya Navratri is dedicated to Maa Skandamata. This day symbolizes the confluence of motherhood, compassion and power. This form of Maa Durga is known to bless the devotees of child happiness, their progress and family peace.
Who is mother Skandmata?
Skandamata is the Mamatamayi form of Maa Durga who gave birth to Lord Kartikeya, the commander of the gods (also known as’ Skanda) and trained him for war. According to mythology, couples who worship them with true heart soon get blessings of children and all problems related to children are removed.
Divine form of mother Skandmata
The nature of mother Skandamata is extremely divine and calm:
He has four hands.
He is sitting on his lap with his son Lord Skanda.
The lotus flower is embellished in the below arm on their right side.
His vehicle is lion.
She also sits on the seat of lotus, hence she is also known as Padmasana Devi.
This form of Goddess provides knowledge, intelligence and quietness to the devotees, as well as protects their children from every crisis.
Fasting story of Skandamata
The story of Skandmata is associated with the atrocities of a demon named Tarakasura. When the three folk tri-tales were doing Tarakasura’s terror, the gods sought help from Brahma Ji. Brahma Ji said that the slaughter of Tarakasura is possible only by the son of Lord Shiva.
At that time Mahadev was absorbed in deep yoga sleep. On the prayer of the gods, Goddess Parvati gave birth to Lord Kartikeya with her divine sharp and power. Prior to the war with Tarakasura, Mother Parvati herself taught Skanda Bhagwan to war and appointed him the commander of the gods. Mother seated the lion and sent him to the battlefield, where Skanda ji killed Tarakasura with his mother’s guidance and power and conquered the gods.
It is believed that worshiping Maa Skandamata fulfills all the wishes of the devotees, especially the problems related to child. This day is dedicated to the power of motherhood and dedication to children.
