5th Day of Navratri: Maa Skandamata Pooja Vidhi, Rituals & Mantras

Mar 31, 2025Author: Rahul Verma
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On the fifth day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Navadurga, and the mother of Lord Skanda or Kartikeya. She represents motherhood, love, and transformation. Her worship brings wisdom, salvation, and familial blessings.

Who is Maa Skandamata? – The Fifth Form of Navadurga

Maa Skandamata is the motherly aspect of Goddess Durga, holding her son Skanda (Kartikeya) in her lap. She rides a lion and has four arms—one holding a lotus, another in Abhaya mudra (blessing), and the other two carrying Lord Skanda and another lotus. Her radiant form blesses devotees with prosperity and protection.

Why is Maa Skandamata Worshiped on the 5th Day of Navratri?

On Navratri Day 5, Maa Skandamata is worshipped for wisdom, fertility, maternal love, and salvation. Her blessings purify the heart and guide one towards spiritual evolution. Worshipping her also brings blessings to children and family.

Maa Skandamata Pooja Vidhi – Rituals & Offerings

Step-by-Step Pooja Rituals

  1. Bathe early and wear yellow—the auspicious colour of the day.

  2. Place Maa Skandamata’s image on the altar and decorate with yellow flowers.

  3. Offer banana, halwa, and lotus flowers as bhog.

  4. Chant her mantra and perform aarti with devotion.

  5. Meditate on her peaceful and loving form.

Preferred Bhog (Offerings)

  • Banana and halwa are considered auspicious.

  • Yellow sweets and fruits are preferred.

Mantras for Maa Skandamata Puja – Powerful Chants & Benefits

Main Mantra

“ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः॥”
Chanting this brings peace, joy, and divine grace in the family.

Dhyana Mantra

“सिंहासना गता नित्यं पद्माश्रित करद्वया। शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥”

Benefits of Chanting

  • Brings maternal blessings

  • Promotes peace in family and home

  • Bestows wisdom and spiritual strength

Maa Skandamata Vrat (Fasting) Rules & Benefits

Fasting Rules

  • Follow a satvik diet avoiding spicy, onion-garlic food.

  • Offer prayers and maintain calmness throughout the day.

  • Chant mantras and read scriptures related to Skandamata.

Benefits of Fasting on Day 5 of Navratri

  • Enhances inner harmony

  • Helps nurture motherly qualities and peace in home

  • Uplifts spiritual energy and devotion

Conclusion: Why Worship Maa Skandamata on the 5th Day of Navratri?

Maa Skandamata symbolizes divine motherhood and unconditional love. Worshipping her on the fifth day helps remove negativity, protect family, and inspire inner purity. Her grace helps balance emotional strength with spiritual discipline, making her worship essential for growth and family well-being.

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Rahul Verma
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Rahul Verma, a humanitarian and spiritual seeker, is a devoted follower of Sri Neem Karoli Baba. His journey with Baba’s teachings began during a transformative meditation experience in Rishikesh in 2013. With 11 years of unwavering devotion and the divine grace of Neem Karoli Baba guiding him, Rahul founded the NKB Divine Meditation Centre in Delhi to share Baba’s love and wisdom through free guided meditation sessions. He is also the founder of the Uday Foundation, a nonprofit organisation named after his son, who was born with multiple congenital defects, embodying compassion and service in every endeavor.