- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Goddess Skandmata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. This year, Shardiya Navratri Day 5 falls on 26th September 2025. As the mother of Lord Kartikeya, Mata Skandamata embodies maternal love, strength, and nurturing energy. Her name signifies her role as protector and guide of the god of war. Devotees worship her for courage, wisdom, and spiritual growth, seeking to dispel fear and ignorance. Her blessings are believed to bring family harmony, child welfare and prosperity, making her a revered figure in Hinduism. By seeking her divine guidance, devotees can cultivate inner strength and wisdom.
Check out all the significant details regarding the colour, shubh muhurat, aarti, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog for Shardiya Navratri Day 5 below:
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Colour
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5 colour is Green. This colour represents good health, fertility, hope and balance.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Shubh Muhurat
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:36 AM to 05:23 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 12:15 PM to 02:03 PM
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yog: 10:09 PM to 06:11 AM, September 27
- Ravi Yog: 10:09 PM to 06:11 AM, September 27
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Maa Kushmanda Aarti
Kushmanda Jay Jag Sukhadani.
Mujh par daya karo Maharani.
Pingala Jwalamukhi Nirali.
Shakambhari Maa Bholi Bhali.
Lakho Naam Nirale Tere.
Bhakt Kai Matwale Tere.
Bhima Parvat Par Hai Dera.
Sweekaro Pranaam Ye Mera.
Sabki Sunti Ho Jagdambe.
Sukh Pahunchati Ho Maa Ambe.
Tere Darshan Ka Main Pyasa.
Poorn Kar Do Meri Aasha.
Maa Ke Man Mein Mamta Bhari.
Kyon Na Sunegi Araj Hamari.
Tere Dar Par Kiya Hai Dera.
Door Karo Maa Sankat Mera.
Mere Kaarj Poore Kar Do.
Mere Tum Bhandare Bhar Do.
Tera Das Tujhe Hi Dhyaye.
Bhakt Tere Dar Sheesh Jhukaye.
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Devi Skandmata is the fifth manifestation of Devi Durga. (Image Source: Canva)
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Puja Vidhi
To worship Devi Skandamata, begin with morning ablutions and adorn the altar with vibrant flowers. Light a lamp and incense sticks to invoke her presence. Offer kumkum, turmeric, and unbroken rice to the deity. Recite the Skandamata Mantra: "Om Devi Skandamataye Vidmahe, Kushmandaaye Dhimahi, Tanno Skandamata Prachodayat." Make offerings of fruits, sweets, and naivedya. Alongside Devi Skandamata, worship Lord Kartikeya her sacred son. Conclude the puja with aarti and prasad distribution, seeking her blessings for family harmony, child welfare, and spiritual growth. By following this ritual, devotees can experience the divine love and nurturing energy of Devi Skandamata.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Mantra
- “Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Skandmata Rupena Samsthitha, Namastasyei, Namastasyei, Namastasyei Namo Namah”
- “Om Devi Skandmataya Namah”
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Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 5: Bhog
Devotees can offer bananas, creamy banana halwa and sweet samak rice kheer to Goddess Skandmata.