What is the story about?
The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to the fifth form of Goddess Durga, known as Maa Skandamata. When Goddess Parvati became the mother of Lord Skanda -
also known as Lord Kartikeya - is when she became Goddess Skandamata. The colour of day 5 is green.
Maa Skandamata Vrat Katha
Goddess Skandamata's vahan is the lion and she is often picturised caarying baby Murugan - Lord Kartikeya - in her lap. She is depicted with four hands and carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands. While Lord Kartikeya is balanced on her third hand, her fourth hand is reserved for the Abhaya Mudra. She sits on a lotus flower and is hence also known as Goddess Padmasana. Those who worship this form of Goddess Parvati also have the good fortune of worshipping Lord Kartikeya. Maa Skandamata was the form assumed by Goddess Parvati to protect her son Lord Kartikeya, who was born to destroy the demon Tarakasura. This form of the Goddess highlights the themes of motherhood, fierce protection and nurturing wisdom.Maa Skandamata Puja Vidhi and Shubh Muhurat
Wake up early, light a fresh diya and offer Maa Skandamata red and yellow flowers and akshat. After this, invoke the Goddess' energies and blessings by reciting her mantras and doing her aarti.Mantra For Maa Skandamata
ॐ देवी स्कंदमातायै नमः ॥Om Devi Skandamataya Namah
Important Rituals
Begin the day by wearing green as it invokes the life force energy Maa Skandamata is associated with. For bhog, opt for milk-based sweets. Do the mantra jap 108 times before praying to the Goddess to remove all obstacles and bless you with wisdom, peace and clarity.Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
