Chaitra Navratri 2022, Day 5 puja: Pray to Skandamata for prosperity and power- Check her mantras

Devi Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri puja.  In this form of Durga, Skanda i.e Lord Kartikeya can be seen comfortably seated on Mata's lap. 

New Delhi: The auspicious 9-day long festival of Navratri is currently being celebrated in full swing. The festival of Navratri is mainly celebrated twice a year in a big way —Chaitra Navratri during the springtime and Sharad Navratri, which takes place ahead of the autumn. This year Chaitra Navratri began on April 2 and will culminate with Ram Navami on the 10th of the same month.

Ardent goddess followers eagerly wait for the festival and pray to Goddess Shakti - a form of Maa Durga - during these 9 days. 

Devi Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri puja. Devi in this avatar is the mother of Skanda, who is Lord Kartikeya—the god of wars, as per some beliefs. In this form of Durga, Skanda i.e Lord Kartikeya can be seen comfortably seated on Mata's lap. Therefore, she is known by the name Skandamata.

The goddess has four arms and the lion is her vehicle. She can be seen holding two lotus flowers and one of her hands is always in the blessing posture. She holds Lord Kartikeya in her lap with the other hand. Goddess Skandamata is also known as the Padmasana which stands for the lotus-seated.

Devotees pray to the goddess for seeking salvation, prosperity and power. Her power is such that she can impart knowledge and wisdom to the most illiterate person if he worships her. Whoever prays to her selflessly feels a purity of heart.