On the fifth day of Navratri, the Skanda Mata form of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Worship on this day gives the ability to face the difficulties of life. Know about Maa Skandmata Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, and Bhog.
The festival of Shardiya Navratri is celebrated every year with devotion and reverence among the devotees. This festival is an important occasion for the worship of Maa Durga, in which different forms of Maa Durga are worshipped every day. On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandmata is worshipped. The form of Mother Skanda Mata is powerful and Sanjeevani. Let’s know the puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, bhog, mantra, aarti, and significance of Maa Skand Mata on this day.
The nature and significance of Mother Skanda Mata
Skanda Mata is considered to be the goddess of war and victory. His name ‘Skanda’ is associated with Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and victory. The form of Skanda Mata is divine; He is accompanied by his son Kartikeya. His complexion is golden, and he sits on a lotus pedestal. Maa Skanda Mata has four arms, out of which Skanda (Lord Kartikeya) is in one hand and lotus in the other hand. Devotees get strength, courage, and victory by worshipping him.
Worship method
On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandmata is worshipped. On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Sanctify the place of worship and install the statue or picture of Maa Skandmata.
Food and offerings
To please Maa Skandmata, kheer, fruits, sweets, and dry fruits should be offered on this day. In particular, devotees can offer them pumpkin halwa, churma, and fruit salad. The bhog offered to the mother is very fruitful for the devotees. On this day, devotees are advised to eat simple food and pray to Maa Durga for victory and strength.
The following mantra can be chanted to worship Maa Skandamata:
“Om Namah Shivaya.”
This mantra is special to get the grace of Maa Skanda Mata. Along with this, devotees should also perform aarti of Maa Durga. Doing aarti infuses devotion and positivity into the environment.
Aarti:
“Jai Mata Skand Mata, remove all sorrow.
Give courage and strength; always succeed in every work.”
Worshipping Maa Skandmata infuses strength, courage, and confidence in the devotees. By worshiping on this day, devotees get ready to face the difficulties of their lives. By the grace of Maa Skanda Mata, the obstacles coming in life are removed, and the devotees get victory.
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