Skandamata is the fifth
form of Maa Durga. She is fifth among Navdurgas, that’s why she is worshiped
on the fifth day of Navratri. Her name comes from the word, Skanda is another
name for war god Kartikeya also called Lord Murugan in south India and Mata is
the term for mother. Skandamata is four armed and rides on a lion. She carries
a lotus, a water material, and a bell. She holds Lord Skanda in her lap, She
holds him in her right arm. By worshiping her in the form of Skandamata, the
devotee gets all his desires fulfilled. He starts tasting the Supreme joy even
in this very mortal world. When the devotee worships her, Lord Skanda, her son
in her lap, is automatically worshiped. Thus, the devotee happens to enjoy the
grace of Maa Skandmata along with the grace of Lord Skanda. She is regularly
known as "The Goddess of Fire".
Offering: Five bunches of grapes; offer candles
morning-evening; accept and share the grapes in the evening with others. Mentally
offer all fragrant flowers, fruits, gems.
Mantra:
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