Chaitra Navratri Day 5: Seek the Blessings of Devi Skandamata

Goddess Skandamata is Lord Skanda’s mother, also known as Lord Kartikeya. She is depicted holding her son on her lap with four hands. The navratri day 5 colour is royal blue, and it is customary to wear clothes of this colour. On Navratri Day 5, devotees wake up early in the morning and take a bath before beginning the puja. Then, they clean their homes and decorate the puja area with flowers and rangolis. To know more, continue reading below. 

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Chaitra Navratri Day 5: Muhurat And Tithi Timings

Start Time: 12 April 01:12 PM 

End Time: 13 April 12:04 PM

Date: 13th April 2024, Saturday

Chaitra Navratri Day 5: Skandamata Katha

According to Hindu mythology, a great demon named Tarakasura had become invincible due to a boon granted by Lord Brahma. However, he was terrorising the world and had become a threat to the gods. To defeat Tarakasura, the gods decided to create a mighty warrior who would be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Skanda, their son, fought against Tarakasura and killed him, thus freeing the world from his tyranny. Goddess Skandamata is the mother of Lord Skanda, and she is depicted holding him in her lap. She is also shown with four arms, carrying a lotus flower and a bell in two of her hands.

In addition, she has a trishul (Trident) and a weapon in her other two hands. The lotus flower symbolises purity and enlightenment, while the bell represents the sound of creation. The Trident symbolises Lord Shiva, and the weapon signifies the power to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. Devotees worship Goddess Skandamata with great devotion and seek her blessings for success, strength, and protection. Honouring her helps attain spiritual enlightenment.

5th Day Navratri Rituals, Daan and Mantras

The fifth day of Navratri, also known as Panchami, is a momentous day for worshipping the Goddess Skandamata. Therefore, devotees consider this day to be auspicious. People perform various rituals and customs to honour the Goddess and seek her blessings.

• Decorating the temple: The day begins with devotees waking up early in the morning and taking a bath. They then dress in new clothes and visit the temple to pray to Skandamata. Devotees decorate the temple beautifully with flowers and lights. The atmosphere is filled with divine energy and positivity.
• Perform the puja: One of the significant rituals of this day is the ‘Panchopchar Puja,’ where devotees offer five elements to the Goddess. These elements include flowers, incense sticks, a lamp, water, and food. Then, the priest performs the puja, and the devotees offer their prayers and seek the blessings of the Goddess.

• Bhog: Another important custom is the ‘Navratri day 5 bhog’ or the food offering to the Goddess. People prepare delicacies, such as kheer, puri, and sabzi, and offer them to the Goddess. Later, they distribute the food among the devotees as prasad.
• Worship Navratri Day 5 Goddess: In some regions of India, People celebrate Chaitra Navratri day 5 as ‘Lalita Panchami’. So, on this day, people worship the Goddess Lalita, who is the manifestation of divine feminine energy. The devotees offer the goddess flowers, fruits, and other offerings and seek her blessings for peace, prosperity, and happiness.
• Observe fast: Apart from these customs, people also observe fasts and perform meditation to seek the blessings of the Goddess Skandamata.  Fasting on this day purifies the mind and body and brings good luck and fortune to the devotees.

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Maa Skandamata Mantra

Devotees worship Goddess Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri and chant mantras to seek her blessings. Here are some powerful mantras for Goddess Skandamata:

• Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah: People chant this mantra to seek the blessings of Goddess Skandamata and to overcome obstacles in life.
• Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita: This mantra means “O Mother, who exists in all beings as Skandamata, please bless me with your divine grace.”
• Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Skandamatreya Namah: This powerful mantra can help achieve prosperity and protection from enemies.
• Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvartha Saadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gaurii Naaraayanni Namostute: This is a famous mantra for all forms of Goddess Durga, including Skandamata. It means, “I bow to the divine mother who is the giver of all good things, the embodiment of power and energy, and who is the refuge of all.”

Dos and Don’ts

What to do?

1. During Chaitra Navratri day 5, pray and conduct aarti in the morning and evening.
2. Also, when celebrating Navratri, adorn traditional clothes depicting the culture of Hinduism.
3. Before beginning the puja in the morning, take a bath and put on clean clothes.
4. Cleanse the puja area and make it attractive with flowers, rangoli, and other ornaments.

What not to do?

1. Do not consume alcohol or any other kinds of addiction
2. During Navratri, don’t throw away food or other supplies.
3. During Navratri, refrain from acting immorally or in any way unclean.
4. Avoid cutting nails and hair.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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