Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 5 Puja: Mother Skandmata will be worshiped on 23 March 2026, the 5th day of Navratri. This is the fifth power of Mother Durga. Skandmata” means mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya). Lord Kartikeya sits in her lap in child form, hence she is considered a symbol of motherhood and compassion.
form of skandamata
- Skandamata is a very compassionate and welfare form of Maa Durga.
- has four sides
- lotus flower in two hands
- Bal Skanda (Kartikeya) in one hand
- one hand in varamudra
- Vehicle – Leo
- Seated on the lotus seat (for this reason it is also called “Padmasana”).
Benefits of worshiping Skandamata
- This form is a confluence of affection, kindness and power. It is believed that those who are facing obstacles in conceiving a child, with the grace of Mother, their homes will soon be filled with laughter. Paths of progress open up in life.
- The devotee gets protection from fear, suffering and negative energy.
- Skandmata teaches devotees to remain concentrated. She tells that life is a battle between good and bad and we are our own commander.
- By worshiping Skandamata, we continue to get the strength for military operations. By worshiping him, the seeker experiences ultimate peace and happiness.
Method of worship of Mother Skandmata
- Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear silver colored clothes, because this day is Monday.
- Apply tilak of kumkum, roli, and akshat (rice) to the mother.
- During the puja, chant the mantra “Om Devi Skandamatai Namah” 108 times.
- Perform the Aarti of Mother Skandamata with camphor or ghee lamp and praise it, like: “Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skanda Mata Rupena Sansthita”.
- Perform the Aarti and worship the Mother Goddess again in the twilight.
Mother Skandmata's offering
Mother Skandamata is worshipped. On this day, banana or things made from banana are offered.
Maa Skandamata Mantra
puja mantra – Om Devi Skandamatay Namah:
Meditation Mantra –
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchit Kardvaya.
Good wishes always, Goddess Skandmata Yashaswini.
Skandmata Aarti
Hail to you Skandmata,
The fifth name would have been yours.
Everyone lost their minds,
The mother of the world is the master of all. Jai teri ho Skandamata
I will keep lighting your flame,
I will always remember you.
Called you by many names,
I have one support from you. Jai teri ho Skandamata
There is a camp somewhere in the mountains,
You reside in many cities.
Your sight in every temple,
May your devotees sing your praises, dear. Jai teri ho Skandamata
Give me your devotion,
Make my power worse.
All the gods like Indra etc.
Let's call through you. Jai teri ho Skandamata
When the evil demons came,
You yourself raise your hand.
Always came to save the slave,
Chaman's hope is gone. Jai teri ho Skandamata
Skandamata gives this lesson
This form of Skandmata tells how one should destroy demons with wisdom and discretion even while living under illusion. Mother loves her son more, hence she likes to be addressed with her son's name.
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