Nine nights are dedicated to the holy Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri, which honours Goddess Durga as the embodiment of divine feminine energy. Every day of Navratri is devoted to a distinct form of the goddess, called “Navadurga.” The mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), also referred to as the god of war, Maa Skandamata, is worshipped by followers on the fifth day. This essay explores the significance of the day, the puja vidhi and rituals, the power and blessings of honouring Maa Skandamata, and more. Grey is the color of Day 5 in 2024.

NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 5 PUJA: WHO IS MAA SKANDAMATA?

Maa Skandamata is revered as the mother of Lord Kartikeya, the commander of the army of gods. She is depicted holding her son, seated on a lion, representing strength, protection, and motherly love. The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshipping Maa Skandamata, seeking her blessings for strength, prosperity, and salvation.

The goddess has four arms and the lion is her vehicle. She can be seen holding two lotus flowers and one of her hands is always in the blessing posture. She holds Lord Kartikeya in her lap with the other hand. Goddess Skandamata is also known as the Padmasana which stands for the lotus-seated. The colour of the fifth day of Navratri is Yellow, which represents joy and optimism.

NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 5 PUJA: SHUBH MUHURAT

According to the Drik Panchang, the Panchami Tithi is in effect on April 13 up to 12:04 PM. Shobhana Yoga upto 12:34 am on Sunday, April 14.

NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 5: MANTRAS

ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः॥

Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah॥

सिंहासनगता नित्यं पद्माञ्चित करद्वया।

शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥

Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya।

Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini॥

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

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