Navratri 2025 Day 5: Worship of Maa Skandamata – Significance, Rituals & Celebrations

 Navratri Day 5: Worship of Maa Skandamata

The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Skandamata. She is the mother of Lord Kartikeya. She symbolizes motherhood, compassion, nurturing energy, and emotional strength. Worshiping her strengthens family bonds, emotional stability, and devotion. This day encourages devotees to get the blessings of Maa Skandamata for love, protection, and spiritual growth, pointing the importance of patience, care, and compassion in life.

Who is Maa Skandamata?

Maa Skandamata is seen as holding her son Skanda in her lap while seated on a lion. She represents the nurturing aspect of the Goddess, emphasizing love, care, and protection. Devotees believe that worshiping her brings family harmony, emotional balance, and spiritual fulfillment. Her blessings help overcome fear, sadness, and obstacles, while cultivating devotion, patience, and compassion. 

Rituals and Puja Vidhi

As usual the day begins with cleaning home after that devotees offer flowers, milk, fruits, and sweets while chanting “Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah” to theaa Skandamata. The puja involves lighting lamps and incense to purify the atmosphere. Homes are decorated with blue flowers, and devotees recite stories or sing songs  ( bhajan) of Maa Skandamata, strengthening their spiritual connection. Special attention is given to family members, reflecting the nurturing essence of the Goddess on this day.

Color of the Day

The colour oth the fifth day is Blue , which  represents calmness, wisdom, and emotional stability. Wearing blue cloths enhances devotion, serenity, and spiritual energy. Blue symbolizes the nurturing aspect of Maa Skandamata and encourages patience, peace, and clarity of mind. 

Spiritual Message

Maa Skandamata teaches compassion, patience, and emotional strength. Her blessings provide protection, spiritual balance, and guidance for pleasent relationships. Observing this day reminds devotees that nurturing and caring for others strengthens the soul. She encourages love, devotion, and selflessness, emphasizing that the essence of spirituality lies in compassion and emotional balance.

Conclusion

The fifth day of Navratri emphasizes motherhood, compassion, and emotional strength. Worshiping Maa Skandamata nurtures the soul, fosters family harmony, and strengthens devotion. Her blessings guide devotees toward love, patience, and spiritual growth, creating a balanced and fulfilling spiritual journey during Navratri.