Navratri Day 5 Celebrates Skandamata, Symbol of Maternal Strength

Maa Skandamata, revered on the fifth day of Navratri, embodies motherhood and divine power, offering blessings of wisdom and protection.

Maa Skandamata is the fifth form of the Navadurgas, celebrated for her nurturing and protective qualities.
She is depicted with her son, Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), in her lap, symbolizing maternal love and divine strength.
Devotees worship her for wisdom, peace, and protection, emphasizing her role in spiritual evolution and family harmony.
Her iconography includes riding a lion and holding a lotus, representing courage, purity, and spiritual awakening.
Offerings to Maa Skandamata include bananas, and devotees are encouraged to wear white to honor her.