Shardiya Navratri 2024 Day 5: Today is the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, know the importance of worshiping Skandmata.

Shardiya Navratri 2024 Day 5 Maa Skandmata Puja: Shardiya Navratri started from 3 October 2024. Within no time, this nine-day festival of faith and devotion to Maa Durga has reached its fifth day. Today, 6th October, is the fifth day of Navratri, in which Mother Skanda Mata is worshipped.

Worship of Goddess Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri

The presiding goddess of the fifth day of Navratri is Mother Skandmata, because she is the mother of ‘Skanda’ or ‘Kartikeya’. In his idol, Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) is sitting in his lap. On this day the mind of the yogi is situated in the pure chakra. When situated in this Chakra, one gets freedom from all worldly bondages and can concentrate completely on Mother Skandmata and remains immersed in worship continuously.

Skanda or Kartikeya or Kumar is also known by many names. His vehicle is peacock. When the battle of Devasura took place, he was the commander of the gods. Skanda Mata has a lotus flower in her right lower arm. He is holding Vara Mudra in his left hand. She is of auspicious character.

The prayer mantra of Skandmata is (Maa Skandmata Mantra)

Throne Nityam Padmashritakatdvaya.
Good wishes always, Goddess Skandmata Yashaswini.
And Om Devi Skandamatai Namah:

Importance of Skandmata Puja (Maa Skandmata Puja Importance)

Mother fulfills everyone’s wishes. Through his devotion we experience happiness in this world. With their devotion all doors open. Along with her worship, Kartikeya is also worshipped, being the goddess of the solar system, she is full of radiance. Worshiping him with a pure mind is very beneficial. According to Devi Purana, food is offered to 5 girls on this day. Women wear green or yellow colored clothes on this day.

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