Jai Mata Dii…..Mata SkandaMata. - Fifth Durga
Goddess SkandaMata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri &
fifth reflection of the Goddess
Durga worshipped on Navratri Panchmi is ‘Skanda Mata’, the mother of Skanda
Kumar or Lord Kartikeya Lord
Kartikeya was chosen by Devtas as their commander in chief in the war against
the Devils.
She usually holds Lord Skanda in his infant form and a lotus in her
right hand which is slightly raised upwards. She has four arms, three eyes and
a bright complexion, described seated on a lotus flower in her idol and
therefore is called as Padamasani.
The left arm of the goddess is in a pose to grant boons with grace to her
devotees. Skandmata is the daughter of Himalaya and is also worshipped in the form of Parvati,
Maheshwari or Mata Gauri
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