Day 5: Panchami – Worship of Maa Skandamata

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Panchami – Worship of Maa Skandamata

The fifth day of Navratri, known as Panchami, is dedicated to the worship of Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga. She symbolizes motherhood, compassion, love, wisdom, and divine protection.

Maa Skandamata is worshipped as the mother of Lord Skanda, also known as Kartikeya, the deity associated with courage and leadership. Devotees seek her blessings for family happiness, children’s well-being, wisdom, peace, and prosperity.

Who is Maa Skandamata?

Maa Skandamata is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navratri. Her name combines Skanda, another name for Lord Kartikeya, and Mata, meaning mother.

She is commonly depicted seated on a lotus, holding baby Skanda in her lap. Her loving and peaceful appearance represents a mother’s unconditional love and the protective power of the Divine Mother.

Her traditional iconography carries special meanings:

• Baby Skanda in her lap: Represents motherhood, care, and divine protection.

• Lotus seat: Symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, and detachment.

• Four arms: Represent divine power, nurturing care, and blessings.

• Lion as her vehicle: Symbolizes courage, strength, and fearlessness.

• Peaceful expression: Reflects compassion, serenity, and unconditional love.

  

Form & Significance: Seated on a lion and holding baby Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) on her lap, she is the mother of the celestial commander. She embodies maternal love, protective compassion, and family prosperity. [1, 4, 5, 10]  

• Sacred Colour: Yellow — denoting warmth, wisdom, joy, and illuminating optimism. [10]  

• Rituals with Steps: 

1. Wear bright yellow garments and set up fresh yellow marigolds at the altar. 

1. Place Lord Ganesha or child Kartikeya alongside the Devi altar. 

1. Chant “Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah” to bless offspring and seek household harmony. 

1. Offer fresh yellow bananas or besan laddoos as the central bhog. 

1. Read or sponsor recitations of the sacred Lalita Sahasranama or Durga Chalisa. [2, 9, 11]  

• Dos and Don’ts: 

• Do: Honour and serve mothers, elders, and children in your household with care. 

• Don’t: Avoid using harsh or dismissive language toward children or subordinates. 

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