Mon Oct 07 18:12:47 UTC 2024: ## Navratri Day 5: Devotees Worship Goddess Skandamata for Peace and Bliss

**New Delhi, India** – Today marks the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms. On this day, devotees pay homage to Maa Skandamata, the embodiment of peace and bliss.

Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is depicted with her son Lord Skanda, also known as Kartikeya, seated in her lap. She is revered for her ability to bring tranquility and happiness to her devotees. White, symbolizing purity and peace, is the traditional color worn on this day to honor Skandamata.

Devotees focus on the ‘Vishuddha Chakra’ (throat chakra) during meditation, aiming to break free from worldly attachments and immerse themselves in the divine presence of Maa Skandamata.

Lord Skanda, the commander of the celestial army, is known for his victory over demons. Skandamata is often depicted holding a lotus flower in her right hand and raising her left hand in a gesture of blessing.

“Sinhaasan Nityam Padmaashritakaa Dvayaa। Shubhadaastu Sadaa Devi Skandmata Yashaswini।।” is the chant for devotion to Skandamata, with the mantra “Om Devi Skandmatayai Namah.”

Worshiping Skandamata is believed to fulfill wishes, bringing happiness and peace to devotees. It also invokes blessings from Lord Kartikeya. As the Goddess of the solar system, Skandamata is a powerful deity radiating divine light. Praying with a pure heart is said to yield great benefits.

According to scriptures, feeding five young girls on this day is considered highly auspicious. Many women wear green or yellow clothes to mark the occasion.

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