The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata who is actually Goddess Parvati. Yes, after Maa Parvati gave birth to Kartikeya who was also known as Skanda, her new form became Skandamata. She is worshipped on the fifth day out of the nine auspicious days to achieve moksha. Goddess Skandamata is portrayed on a lion with baby Karthikeya. She has four hands in which two upper hands are for carrying Lotus meanwhile, the lower right hand is carrying baby Kartikeya and the lower left one is in Abhaya Mudra.
Navratri 2020 Day 5: Maa Skandamata Puja Timings
This year, Panchami has already began from 11:19 am on October 20 and will last till 9:08 am on October 21.
Navratri 2020 Day 5: Maa Skandamata Puja Vidhi
Devotees offer Maa Skandamata red flowers, especially hibiscus. One has to do pure chakra sadhna on the fifth day of Navratri. Sit down on a blanket with your legs folded and chant the mantra provided below.
Navratri 2020 Day 5: Maa Skandamata Mantra
Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah |
Navratri 2020 Day 5: Maa Skandamata Prarthana
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya |
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini ||
Navratri 2020 Day 5: Maa Skandamata Stuti
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ||
