Navratri Day 5: The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri i.e. 23 March 2026 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Maa Durga. She is called ‘Skandamata’ because she is the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda). This form of mother is a symbol of love and affection. Kartikeya ji is sitting in her lap in the form of a child, which shows that the mother protects her devotees like a child. If you are facing problems in running your family or there is a possibility of worries related to children, then worshiping Mother Skandamata brings happiness and peace. This day is very special for fulfilling big wishes and bringing ease in life.
Auspicious time for worship of Mother Skandmata
Morning time is very auspicious for worshiping Mother Skandamata on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri. Abhijeet Muhurta for puja on 23 March 2026 will be from 12:03 pm to 12:52 pm. Prayers offered at this auspicious time bring blessings and happiness to the house. Meditating on Mother Goddess at the right time develops intelligence and knowledge and increases the chances of removing future obstacles. The sadhana done during this auspicious time not only paves the way for salvation but also expands mutual love and harmony in the family.
Simple method of worship of Mother Skandmata
- Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes, so that you feel purity and ease in your mind.
- Light a ghee lamp in front of the mother’s idol and thank God that he has given you mother’s love in your life.
Offer yellow flowers and fruits to Mother Goddess, because she loves yellow color very much. - Offer banana to the mother as an offering, which brings health, happiness and prosperity in the house.
- Chant the mantras of Mother Goddess during worship, which removes the negative energy within you and makes life easier.
- In the end, perform the Aarti of the mother and with reverence ask for forgiveness for your mistakes and lapses, so that the wealth and honor of the father increases.
Aarti time and importance of devotion
At the conclusion of the puja, it is mandatory to perform Aarti of Mother Skandmata. It is best to perform morning aarti after the main puja and evening aarti at sunset. The presence of the entire family together during Aarti increases mutual coordination. After Aarti, present your biggest wishes to the Mother Goddess and pray to her to remove the difficulties of life. Aarti performed with true devotion and reverence removes future obstacles and infuses new positive energy within the person. Due to this, there is a strong possibility of increase in wealth and social respect.
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