Navratri 2024 5th Day Maa Skandamata Aarti, Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhaog, Chalisa, Katha, Mata Skandamata ki Puja kaise kare (Maa Skandamata Aarti Lyrics, Chalisa, Strot, Bhog): Mother Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. This form of Goddess Durga means the mother of Lord Kartikeya. One of the names of Kartikeya ji is also Skanda. Skandamata has four arms. She has lotus in two of her hands and with one hand the mother is holding her son Kartikeya. While one of her hands is in Abhaya Mudra. It is said that worshiping this form of the mother brings happiness and prosperity. Let us know about the worship method, story, aarti, mantra,, and bhog of Skandamata.

Method of worship of Skandmata ( Navratri Day 5 Puja Vidhi)

• Purify the idol, photo, or statue of Mother Skandamata or Mother Parvati with Ganga water.
• Offer them kumkum, rice, flowers, fruits etc.
• After this, offer fruits and sweets.
• Light a ghee lamp in front of the Mother.
• Then chant the mantras of the mother. Then read or listen to the story of the mother.
• Finally, complete your Kar Puja.

Navratri Day 5 Colour

The auspicious color of the fifth day of Navratri is blue. It is said that on this day Skandmata should be worshipped wearing blue-coloured clothes.

Story of Mother Skandamata (Navratri Day 5 Vrat Katha)

According to the ancient story related to Maa Skandamata, once the terror of a demon named Tarakasur had increased a lot. But no one was able to kill this demon. Because killing this demon was possible only at the hands of Lord Shiva's son Kartikeya. After this, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati got married and their son was born, who was named Kartikeya. Then Mother Parvati took the form of Skandamata to train her son Skanda i.e. Lord Kartikeya to fight against Tarakasur. After this, Kartikeya ji killed the demon Tarakasur.

Aarti of Skandmata (Navratri Day 5 Aarti)

Victory to you, Skanda Mata.

Your name comes fifth.

I lost knowing everyone's mind.

The mother of the world is the queen of all.

I will keep your light burning.

I will always remember you.

I called you by many names.

I have only you as my support.

The camp is somewhere on the hills.

You reside in many cities.

I can see you in every temple.

Your dear devotees sing your praises.

Give me your devotion.

Shakti, please fix my problems.

All the gods including Indra etc.

Let's call through you.

When the evil demons attacked.

You only should raise the Khanda in your hand.

She always came to save the slaves.

The devotee's hope came to worship.

Mother Skandmata Bhog (Navratri 5 Day Bhog)

On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandamata loves yellow-colored things. Therefore, yellow-colored fruits and sweets must be offered to the Goddess. Apart from this, you can also offer saffron kheer.

Mother Skandamata's worship mantra (Navratri 5 Day Puja Mantra)

-Om Goddess Skandamatay Namah.

-Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu Maa Skandmata Rupan Sansthita.

Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥

-Om Skandamatrai Namah

Form of Mother Skandamata (Swaroop of Mother Skandamata)

Mother Skandamata has four arms. Lord Skanda i.e. Lord Kartikeya is seated in her lap. This is also called Padmasana because it is seated on a lotus flower. It is said that the devotee who worships Skandamata with a true heart, his knowledge increases. Mother rides on a lion.

Importance of worshiping Mother Skandamata (Navratri Day 5 Puja Mahatva)

Worship of Mother Skandamata develops the intellect of a person. It is said that any devotee who is childless should also observe a fast on the fifth day of Navratri. It is believed that by worshipping Mother Skandamata, the empty lap gets filled soon.