Navratri Day 5: Worship Of Goddess Skandamata

Day 5 honours Goddess Skandamata, mother of Lord Kartikeya. She embodies strength, wisdom and love.

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Seated on a lotus, holding her son Skanda, and riding a lion, she symbolises courage and purity.

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Worshipping her removes obstacles and grants peace, prosperity and divine protection.

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Offer yellow flowers, bananas and chant her mantras. Fasting brings blessings.

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Lotus for purity, lion for courage, child Kartikeya for motherhood and protection.

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Yellow is today’s colour. It reflects joy, energy and optimism.

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She bestows wisdom, health and courage to overcome life’s challenges.

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