Skandamata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. In this form of Mother, Kartikeya sits in her lap. Due to being the mother of Skanda i.e. Kartikeya, the goddess has got the name of Skandamata. It is believed that worshiping this loving form of the Mother increases intelligence and wisdom. Skandamata, the daughter of the Himalayas, is the form of Goddess Parvati and being the wife of Mahadev, she is also known as Maheshwari. Worship of Skandamata Women must do this because it not only brings good fortune but also gives you the happiness of having children.
The end of the demon Tarakasura was possible only by the son of Shiva. To kill the demon Tarakasura, mother Parvita trained her son Kartikeya (also known as Skanda) to fight against the demon Tarakasura. For which Mother Parvati had to take the form of Skandamata. The left arm of the Goddess is in the posture of graciously granting blessings to her devotees. On this day the mind of the seeker is situated in pure chakra. By being situated in this Chakra, one gets freedom from all the worldly bondages and one can concentrate completely on Mother Skandamata. He remains immersed in worship continuously. Skanda or Kartikeya or Kumar is also known by many names. His vehicle is peacock. He was the commander of the gods when the Devasur battle took place. Goddess Skanda has four arms, in her right upper arm she is holding Lord Skanda in her lap and in the right lower arm which is raised upwards, she is holding a lotus. Kumar Kartikeya Has been called as Sanat-Kumar, Skanda Kumar in the texts. In this form the mother is seen showering her love completely. Mother’s complexion is completely fair and she sits on a lotus flower. Due to this, she is also called the Goddess of Padmasana and Vidyavahini Durga Devi.
His vehicle is also a lion. Skandamata is the presiding goddess of the solar system. By worshiping them the seeker attains supernatural glory. This supernatural aura discharges his Yogakshema every moment. By purifying the mind with concentration and praising the Mother Goddess, the path to salvation becomes easier by getting relief from sorrows. For the devotees who worship Mother Durga for the purpose of awakening Kundalini, this day of Durga Puja is a day of Sadhana of Vishuddha Chakra. It happens. To penetrate this Chakra, the seeker should first worship the Mother Goddess with proper rituals. For puja, you should start the puja process in the same way by sitting on the sacred seat of Kush or blanket as you have done till now in the four days. Then one should pray to the Goddess with mantra.
At some places, devotees also observe fast of Jan Udyanga Lalita on the fifth day of Navratri. This fast has been said to be fruitful. The devotee who worships Goddess Skanda Mata with devotion gets the blessings of the Goddess. By the grace of the Goddess, the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled and there is happiness, peace and prosperity in the house. Durga Saptashati is recited during Navratri. A person suffering from diseases like vata, pitta, phlegm should worship Skandmata and should offer flaxseed to the mother and take it as Prasad.
Goddess Skanda Mata is Parvati, the daughter of Himalaya, she is known by the names Maheshwari and Gauri. She is called Parvati because she is the daughter of the mountain king, she is called Maheshwari because she is the wife of Mahadev and because of her fair complexion, she is worshiped by the name of Goddess Gauri. Mother loves her son more, hence mother likes to be addressed with her son’s name. The devotees who worship this form of Mother Goddess, shower their love on her like her own son. When the atrocities of tyrannical demons increase, then Mother Goddess rides on a lion to protect the saints and end the evil ones. Skandamata is the presiding goddess of the solar system. By worshiping them the seeker attains supernatural glory. This supernatural aura discharges his Yogakshema every moment. By purifying the mind with concentration and praising the Mother Goddess, the path to salvation becomes accessible by getting relief from sorrows. For those devotees who are worshiping Mother Durga for the purpose of awakening Kundalini, this day of Durga Puja is a day of Sadhana of Vishuddha Chakra. It happens. To penetrate this Chakra, the seeker should first worship the Mother Goddess with proper rituals. For the puja, you should start the puja process by sitting on the sacred seat of Kush or blanket in the same way as you have done till now in the four days, then you should pray to the Goddess with this mantra. Skanda Mata is considered to be very kind. It is said that this form of Goddess Durga defines motherhood. By the grace of Skandmata even a fool becomes wise.
Banana is offered to Mother Skandamata. It is believed that offering banana to Mother Goddess on this day keeps the body healthy. The importance of Skandmata has been mentioned in the scriptures. By worshiping them, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled and he attains salvation. By remembering Mother Skandmata who lives on the mountains, one also gets the blessings of Lord Kartikeya. By the grace of Skandmata the empty lap gets filled. By worshiping Mother Skandmata during Navratri, all the wishes of life are fulfilled. Mother fulfills everyone’s wishes. Through his devotion we experience happiness in this world. With their devotion all doors open. Along with his worship, Karthikeya is also worshipped. It is said that Raghuvansham epic and Meghdoot compositions written by Kalidas were possible only by the grace of Skandamata. The path to salvation becomes accessible by worshiping him. This goddess is the power that creates scholars and servants, that is, it creates consciousness. Being the goddess of the solar system, she is full of radiance. Worshiping him with a pure mind is very beneficial.