Do this special worship on the fifth day of Sharadiya Navratri
Sharadiya navratri 2025 day 5 worship: Every day of Sharadiya Navratri is dedicated to the worship of different forms of Goddess Durga. On the fifth day, the special significance of worship of Skandmata has been told. It is described in the scriptures that worshiping the mother on this day brings happiness and happiness in the family. It is believed that if the devotee fasts and worship on this day with full devotion, then not only is the blessings of children to get, but there is prosperity and longevity in the life of the child.
Who is mother Skandmata?
According to the scriptures, the fifth form of Maa Durga is called Skandamata. Skanda means Lord Kartikeya, who is considered the commander of the gods. Goddess Skandamata is considered to be the protector and followers of the child. Skanda means Karthikeya in one hand and other hands have lotus and blessings. This form of mother is a symbol of child happiness and progress of children.
Importance in scriptures
In texts like Goddess Bhagwat and Markandeya Purana, it is mentioned that by practicing the mother Skandamata, the couple gets the boon of getting children. If the child is falling ill again and again after birth or there is a problem in his progress, then worshiping the mother removes these obstacles. For this reason, worship of the fifth day is considered the key to child happiness.
How to worship mother Skandamata?
- After bathing in the morning, clean the temple of the house and purify it with Ganga water.
- Offer yellow or orange flowers on the idol or picture of mother Skandamata.
- Banana enjoyment in the form of prasad is considered particularly dear.
- Read Durga Saptashati or Skandamata Stotra.
- Pray to your mind for the attainment of children or longevity of children.
Special measures for child happiness
According to astrology and scriptures, people who wish to have children for a long time should worship mother Skandamata by wearing yellow clothes on this day, as well as donating yellow rice strengthens the sum of child happiness. The fifth day of Sharadiya Navratri is not only a practice but also to get the blessings of child happiness and prosperity of children. Worship of mother Skandamata with true mind fulfills the wishes of the couple and the abode of happiness and prosperity in life.
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