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Navratri 2024: Skandamata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. Skandamata, who opens the door to salvation, is extremely blissful. Fulfills all the wishes of his devotees. Skandamata has four limbs, with a lotus flower in her lower right hand. The upper left hand is in Varamudra and the lower hand has a lotus flower. His description is absolutely auspicious. He is seated on a lotus seat. For this reason she is also called Goddess Padmasa. Leo is also his vehicle.
Importance of the fifth day of Navratri:
In the scriptures, the fifth day of Navratri puja is considered to be of great importance. In this cycle, all the external actions and thoughts of the aspirants with a steady mind disappear. It is leading to a form of pure consciousness. The mind of the seeker becomes free from all material, worldly, Maya bondages and becomes completely absorbed in the form of Skandamata, the mother of Padmasa. At this time the seeker should proceed towards worship with full caution. He should concentrate all his attention and move forward on the path of meditation. By worshiping Mother Skandamata, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled. It is only in this mortal world that he experiences ultimate peace and happiness. For him the door of salvation automatically becomes accessible.
By worshiping Mother Skanda, child form Lord Skanda is also worshipped. This facility is available only to them. Therefore the seeker should pay special attention to the worship of Skandmata. Being the presiding deity of the solar system, the worshiper is endowed with supernatural brightness and revolution. A supernatural aura surrounds it invisibly forever. This aura does its own good every moment. We should be single-minded and keep our mind pure and try to come under the protection of Mother Goddess. There is no better solution than this to get rid of the sorrows of this deadly ocean of existence and to make the path of salvation accessible.
Mata Skandmata Puja Method:
On the fifth day of Navratri, after taking bath etc., remember Skandmata. Then offer Akshat, incense, flowers etc. to Skandamata. Offer them betel leaves, betel nut, cloves, grapes, lotus, camphor, guggal, cardamom etc. Then perform the aarti of Skandmata. Lord Kartikeya is also pleased by the worship of Skandamata.
Mantras of Mother Skandamata:
1. Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Skandmata Rupan Sansthita.
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah
2. Mahabale Mahotsah. Mahabhaya Vinashini.
Trahimama Skandamate. The name of the enemy is Bhayavardhini.
3. Om Devi Skandamatai Namah