- By JE Spiritual Desk
- Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:05 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Navratri 2023 Day 5: The celebrations of the nine-day festival of Navratri are in full swing across the country. Each corner of the country is immersed in the celebrations of Shardiya Navratri. The fifth day of this auspicious occasion will be observed on October 19, when devotees will worship another significant and powerful avatar of Maa Durga.
Navratri 2023 Day 5 Goddess
On the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, Maa Skandamata is worshipped with utmost devotion and dedication. It is believed that the planet Budha is governed by Goddess Skandamata. According to Drik Panchang, Goddess Skandamata mounts on the ferocious lion. She carries baby Murugan in her lap. Lord Murugan is also known as Kartikeya and brother of Lord Ganesha.
Goddess Skandamata is depicted with four hands. She carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands. She holds baby Murugan in one of her right hands and holds the other right hand in Abhaya Mudra. She sits on a lotus flower and because of that Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana.
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Shardiya Navratri 2023 Day 5 (Image Credits: Canva)
Navratri 2023 Day 5 Colour
The fifth day of Navratri is associated with yellow colour, a radiant colour with a sense of unparalleled optimism and joy. To indulge in the celebration of the fifth day of Navratri, make sure to wear yellow-coloured outfits and practise the rituals.
Navratri 2023 Day 5 Bhog
According to Drik Panchang, Goddess Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. When the Goddess became the mother of Lord Skanda (also known as Lord Kartikeya), Mata Parvati was known by the name of Goddess Skandamata. Offer the Prasad of Bananas to Devi Skandamata during Navratri who graces her devotees with prosperity and power.
Mantras
Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah॥
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya।
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
