Sharadiya Navratri 2022 Day 5 Skanda Mata

 Sharadiya Navratri 2022 Day 5: Importance of Mother Skanda Mata, worship method, timing

Mother Skandmata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri i.e. today. This incarnation of Maa Durga is a symbol of motherhood and is extremely kind and forgiving. She is the mother of Lord Kartikeya. He is riding on a lion carrying his child Kartikeya or Skanda in one hand. Skanda is the alternate name of the war god Kartikeya and Mother Skandamata holds Lord Skanda in her infant form in her hands hence she is worshiped as Skandamata. Worshiping Skandamata for victory over enemies and child happiness. Is performed. They are considered to be the form of Mother Durga and Mother Parvati. Lord Shiva's son Kartikeya is called Skanda Kumar. That is why this form of mother is called Skandmata. He has four arms and his ride is a lion. Mother's special grace can be obtained by chanting some special mantras. Today you can send best wishes to friends and relatives through some special messages.

Goddess Skandmata:

It is believed that when Goddess Durga became the mother of Lord Skanda, she also took the incarnation of Mother Skandamata. This incarnation of Goddess Durga controls the planet Buddha. Devotees worship this incarnation of Goddess Durga to seek the blessings of Lord Kartikeya, as it is believed that only Maa Skandamata has the power to do so.

Navratri 2022 Day 5 Significance:

Mother Skandmata has four hands, while one hand holds the infant Kartikeya. Maa Skandamata, who is the embodiment of motherhood, is known to be kind, compassionate and full of love for others. Devotees worship this avatar on this day to get rid of negative thoughts and attain health, wealth and prosperity.

Navratri 2022 Day 5 Colors:

Green is the color of the day as it symbolizes growth, nature and energy.

Navratri 2022 Day 5 Puja Vidhi, Samagri and Shubh Muhurat:

According to the Drik Panchang, the Brahma Muhurta will start at 4:37 am and end on September 30 at 5:25 am. Abhijeet Muhurta will start at 11:47 am and end at 12:35 pm. On this day, yellow flowers, Gangajal, Kumkum and Ghee are offered to Mother Skandmata. A special bhog consisting of a variety of dishes prepared from bananas is also offered to the goddess.

Maa Skandmata Mantra, Prayer and Stotra:

1) Om Devi Skandamataayai Namah॥

2) Simhasangat nityam padmanchita karadvay.

Shubhdastu Sada Devi Skandmata Yashaswini

3) Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Skandmata Rupena Sanstha.

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥