Maa Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. She is respected as the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), representing motherhood, power, wisdom, and caring love. Maa Skandamata rides a fierce lion and baby Kartikeya is in her lap, representing protection and empathy. Worshipers feel that worshipping her bestows wisdom, guidance, clarity, and calmness in difficult times. The day represents growth, fertility, and new life, stressing the strength of maternal love and spiritual awakening.
Rituals and Puja of Day 5
Worshipers rise early on the fifth day of Navratri, ideally at Brahma Muhurta, to worship Maa Skandamata. The day’s colour is green, representing nature, peace, and prosperity, which is why green clothing is auspicious. The puja involves bedecking the altar with red flowers (her favourite), diyas, and fruits, sweets (particularly banana-based offerings), and milk. Chanting the Skandamata Stotra and other mantras of Durga with devotion is said to bring her blessings. Keeping a fast or eating sattvic foods adds spiritual value. Charitable acts such as giving away clothes or food are also promoted.
Navratri Day 5 Wishes and Messages
On this day, may Maa Skandamata grant you wisdom, peace, and power this Navratri. Happy Day 5!
May the matriarchal love of Maa Skandamata watch over and safeguard your path on this holy day. Happy Navratri!
Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Panchami with her divine grace. Jai Maa Skandamata!
May the grace of Maa Skandamata introduce harmony and courage in your life. Happy Navratri Day 5!
Powerful Sanskrit Mantras for the Fifth Day of Navratri
Reciting these mantras during the fifth day of Navratri assists in invoking the goddess’s blessings:
- Skandamata Stotra:
“जय स्कन्द माताऽसि त्वं देवर्षिभिः पूजिता ।
ज्ञानमायं करोतु मां स्कन्द मातः प्रशुभम्॥”
(Hail to you, Skandamata, revered by sages. May the mother of Skanda give me wisdom and auspiciousness.)
- Durga Mantra:
“ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः”
(Om Dum Durgaye Namah – Salutations to Goddess Durga, the saviour.)
- Sanskrit Prayer:
“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु विष्णुमायेति शब्दिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः.”
(Salutations to that goddess, who exists in all beings as the embodiment of good fortune.)
(The Goddess who pervades all beings as the cosmic energy is greeted by us.)
Navratri Day 5 honours Maa Skandamata’s maternal strength and kindness, encouraging devotees to adopt sagacity, protection, and inner peace. Through rituals, prayers, and good wishes, the day enhances the faith of the spirit and ushers in fresh starts. Green colour garments and recitation of her mantras may promote devotion and invoke her blessings to make the Navratri festival rich and meaningful.
