People worship different forms of Maa Durga daily during the nine days of Navratri. People worship Maa Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. It is believed that Maa Skandamata has four arms. She has a lotus flower in two hands, Skanda Ji (Lord Kartikeya) in child form in one hand, and the Mother holds an arrow in one hand. Maa Skandamata’s vehicle is a lion, and she sits on a lotus seat; hence, she is also called Padmasana Devi.
Maa Skandamata’s worship has particular significance. It is said that Maa Skandamata fulfils all the wishes of her devotees and brings happiness and prosperity into their lives. By worshipping the Mother, a person attains knowledge and wisdom.
This is an auspicious time for the worship of Maa Skandamata.
Auspicious time:
According to the Vedic calendar, the auspicious time for Maa Skandamata worship on the fifth day of Navratri will be from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worshipping the Mother at this time gives remarkable results.
Maa Skandamata Puja Method
Cleanliness: First, bathe in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Statue installation: Place the idol or picture of Maa Skandamata in the house’s place of worship.
Purification with Ganga water: Purify the place with Ganga water.
Kalash installation: Fill a Kalash with water, put coins, and keep it near the idol.
Sankalp: Take a pledge to worship Maa Skandamata.
Worship material: Apply roli-kumkum to the Mother and offer naivedya.
Perform the Mother’s aarti by lighting incense and lamps and chanting mantras.
Clothing and Bhog: Provide the Mother with white clothes and bananas. White colour and bananas are very dear to Maa Skandamata.
It is believed that by worshipping in this manner, one receives blessings from Maa Skandamata, and peace and happiness prevail in the house.
Maa Skandamata’s Mantra
Mantra:
“Singhasanagata Nityam, Padmashri Kardvaya.
Shubhadastu Sada Devi, Skandamata Yashaswini.
Chanting this mantra develops wisdom and knowledge with the grace of the Mother.
Maa Skandamata’s Aarti
Aarti:
“Jai Skandamata, Maa, Jai Skandamata.
Your fifth name is pleasant. Jai Skandamata.
You are the world’s caretaker; you are the world’s Mother.
I lit your lamp, Maa, and I prayed for you.
You know my heart, Maa; you are the Mother of all.
Jai Skandamata, Maa, Jai Skandamata.
By singing the Aarti of Maa, devotees get peace, prosperity, and satisfaction.
Significance of worshipping Maa Skandamata
Worshipping Maa Skandamata has special significance, especially for those couples who wish to have children. People believe that Maa Skandamata’s grace removes all obstacles to childbirth. Also, by the Mother’s grace, peace, love, and prosperity remain in the family.
By worshipping Maa Skandamata, a person not only gets children’s happiness but also spiritual and mental peace in life. This type of Mother is highly compassionate and kind.
Worship method details
Bath and clean clothes: Bathe in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Pratima Sthapana Install the idol or picture of Maa Skandamata.
Purification with Gangajal Gangajal should purify the place.
For Sankalp Puja, make a resolution.
Aarti and Bhog Provide the Mother with white clothes and a banana pram.
This Navratri, worship Maa Skandamata and bring happiness, prosperity, and peace into your life with her blessings.