Nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped in Sharadiya Navratri which started from 3rd October. Maa Skandamata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. Being the mother of Lord Skanda (Karthikeya), this fifth form of Goddess Durga is known as Skandamata.
If you have problems related to children in your life, then worship this form of the mother. Worshiping Mata Rani will reduce problems related to children. Along with this, worshiping Maa Skandamata also gives knowledge and wisdom. This is the reason why people worship Maa Skandamata with a very true heart.
In such a situation, on the fifth day of Navratri, you should also send good wishes messages to your loved ones with the seed mantra of Maa Skandamata, so that the day of you, your family and close ones can also start with the blessings of Maa Skandamata.
Form of Mother Skandamata
After seeing this form of Mother Durga, you cannot take your eyes off it. Skandamata has four arms, due to which she is seen holding lotus flowers in two hands. In one hand, Skandji is sitting in child form and in the other, Mother is holding an arrow. Mother Skandamata sits on a lotus seat. The seat of this form of Mother is also a lion.
Skandamata worship mantra
Singhasanagata Nityam Padmashritakardvaya.
Shubhdaastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashaswini.
Beej mantra of Mother Skandamata
Hreem Kleem Swaminyai Namah
Offering of Mother Skandamata
Offering dishes made of bananas to the fifth form of Mother Durga i.e. Mother Skandamata is considered very auspicious. In such a situation, you can offer dishes made of bananas to Mother Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. Banana kheer and banana pudding are a good option for prasad.
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