Today, on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga, will be worshiped. It is believed that every wish of the devotee and seeker who worships Goddess Skandamata with true heart is fulfilled. Let’s know who is ‘Skandmata’, the goddess of the fifth day of Navratri? What is the nature of Skandamata among the nine forms of Goddess Durga, what is her importance, what are her worship method, favorite offerings, flowers, color, aarti and stories?
Who is Skandmata?
Skandmata Devi is the fifth goddess of Durga for the Navadurga forms. Since his son’s name was Skanda, he is called Skanda Mata. Skanda is a name of Lord Kartikeya. Goddess Skandamata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Skandamata leads to a child.
Skandamata form
Mother Skandamata has four arms. He is wearing a lotus flower in two hands and Lord Kartikeya in one hand. The fourth hand of the goddess is in Abhaya Mudra. Goddess Skandamata is also a name Padmasana as she sits on the lotus flower. By worshiping the mother, devotees attain child happiness and immense prosperity. Worshiping with true heart also attains salvation to the devotees. This form of the Mother Goddess is also worshiped as Agni Devi.
Importance of Skandamata
Out of the 9 forms of Maa Durga, this form of Maa Durga is a symbol of maternal love, in which she blesses the devotees of her love. It is believed that by the grace of the Goddess, the dynasty moves forward and all the sorrows related to the children go away. There is always happiness in the family. Lord Kartikeya is also worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. This makes Mars strong.
Worship method of Goddess Skandamata
Skandmata Pooja is a special worship ritual performed on the fifth day of Navratri, which requires special attention and devotion.
First of all, take a bath etc. and wear clean clothes. After this, bathe the idol of Goddess Skandamata with Ganga water. Offer your favorite and fresh flowers on your mother’s statue. After this, apply roli and kumkum on the idol or picture of the mother. Now offer your favorite food, sweets and 5 types of fruits to your mother. After this, meditate on Skandamata and chant her mantras. In the last phase of worship, perform the aarti of the goddess. After the Aarti, offer water to the goddess mother and bow to them.
Goddess Skandamata to Mantra, Prasad and Pushp
Skandamata’s mantra
1. Padma Shri was awarded. Goddess Skandamata Yashaswini, always best wishes.
2. O Goddess, mother of all beings, you exist as Skandamata. Hello, hello
Dear Prasad: Goddess Skandamata should offer banana as offerings. He also likes saffron pudding. Therefore, it can also be given as Prasad.
Favorite flowers: Mother likes red and yellow color. Offering yellow and red Kaner flowers to Goddess Skanda removes troubles and brings success.
Story of the origin of Skandmata
This story of the origin of Skandmata is described in the Devi Purana. It describes the origin of Tarakasura, her penance and the son born to Goddess Parvati and Lord Mahadev. Tarakasura had a boon that only the son of Lord Shiva could beat him. Thus, he started spreading terror thinking that Mahadev would never marry and hence his son will not be born. But on the prayer of the gods, Mahadev married Parvati and his son Skanda i.e. Kartikeya was born. Lord Skanda killed Tarakasura with his might and freed Trilok from the fear of Tarakasura. This story also reflects the power of Mahadev and the glory of Parvati, and also says that even if an Asura gets a powerful boon, even then it has no effect in front of God’s will and divine plan.
Aarti of Skandmata
Jai Teri Ho Skanda Mata.
The fifth name comes to yours
Everyone lost life.
Jag Janani is everyone’s love॥
I keep on burning your holdings.
Always keep you careful
Call you by many names.
I have one support
There is a camp on the hill.
Tera habitat in many cities
Your views in every temple.
Say virtues, your devotees dear
Let me give me devotion.
Shakti make my deterioration
All the gods and gods meet all.
Call you
When the wicked demons came up.
You only raise your hands.
Always came to save the slaves.
The devotee came to ask for hope.
