By the fifth morning of Navratri, devotion feels deeper. The festival is no longer a beginning but a rhythm, flowing through every prayer, colour, and chant. On Day 5 of Navratri, we worship Maa Skandamātā, the goddess of motherhood, power, and divine protection. In this form, Parvati is seen carrying her son Skanda (Kartikeya) on her lap, a form that shows how true strength is also nurturing and filled with love.

Her blessings are said to bring prosperity, joy, and protection from negativity. Just as a mother balances gentleness with firmness, Maa Skandamātā teaches us to combine courage with compassion in daily life.

Date, colour, and deity of Navratri Day 5

Every day of Navratri carries its own symbols, colours, and offerings that align our devotion with cosmic energy. On the fifth day, these details guide the worship of Maa Skandamātā, helping devotees connect with her nurturing strength and blessings.

Date:September  27, 2025

Goddess of the Day: Maa Skandamātā

Colour of the Day: Green (growth, healing, and family harmony)

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Chakra: Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Devotees dress in green and offer bananas as prasad, which is believed to remove health and family-related obstacles.

Auspicious Muhurats for Day 5

The fifth day of Navratri is most fruitful when observed at the right times. Performing puja and chanting within these windows is believed to strengthen spiritual focus and attract divine blessings:

• 07:42 am to 09:12 am

• 01:42 pm to 03:12 pm

• 03:12 pm to 04:42 pm

• 06:12 pm to 07:42 pm

• 09:12 pm to 10:42 pm

These timings are based on Choghadiya Muhurat, which divides the day into auspicious and inauspicious segments according to planetary influences. Observing rituals within these windows ensures peace, protection, and harmony in the home.

The Story of Maa Skandamata

After Sati’s sacrifice, Shiva withdrew from worldly life, sinking into endless meditation. During this time, the demons Tarakasura and Surapadman began to overpower the gods. They had a boon that only the son of Shiva could defeat them, but with Shiva detached, the devas feared the end of dharma.

It was then that Parvati, the reincarnation of Adi Shakti, undertook a severe penance to win Shiva back. Her devotion moved him, and their union created a blazing seed of divine energy. Agni carried it briefly before passing it to Ganga, who placed it safely in Saravana Lake. From this radiance, Kartikeya,  a six-faced child cared for by the Krittikas, was born. Known as Skanda or Kumara, he grew into a brilliant warrior who led the celestial armies and slew Tarakasura, restoring peace.

This is why Parvati, holding her child Skanda in her lap, is worshipped as Maa Skandamata. She embodies not only the strength of the mother but also the divine grace of nurturing. Her blessing is unique: when a devotee worships Maa Skandamata, Lord Kartikeya’s energy is automatically invoked. Thus, her puja brings protection, victory, wisdom, and family harmony all at once.

Iconography of Maa Skandamātā

Maa Skandamātā is depicted with four arms. Two hands hold lotuses, one hand holds her infant son Skanda in her lap, and the last is raised in Abhaya Mudra, blessing devotees with fearlessness. She is seated on a lion, reflecting courage, yet her form radiates softness and motherly affection. She is also called Padmasana Devi, as she is often shown seated on a blooming lotus. This form conveys purity, patience, and the power of nurturing creation.

Symbolism behind Maa Skandamātā

Her imagery is not just symbolic; it is a lesson for us.

• Motherhood as strength: She shows that raising and protecting life is one of the highest powers.

• Balance of love and courage: She rides a lion but carries a child, showing strength guided by compassion.

• Double blessing: By worshipping her, devotees also worship Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and courage.

• Lotus in her hands: Signifies spiritual growth, even when life feels messy, just like a lotus blooming in mud.

The Throat Chakra and Jupiter Connection

Maa Skandamātā presides over the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha), located at the base of the throat. This chakra governs communication, self-expression, and truth. When blocked, it creates misunderstandings, hesitation, or family disharmony. When balanced, it brings clarity, harmony, and joyful expression: qualities that Maa Skandamātā embodies as the nurturing mother of Skanda (Kartikeya).

She also rules over Jupiter (Guru), the planet of wisdom, guidance, and expansion. Under her energy, Jupiter’s blessings amplify knowledge, family peace, and spiritual growth. Her presence reminds us that true strength is not just power but also the wisdom to use it with compassion. Listening to chakra and planetary frequencies during meditation can make your sadhana more powerful:

• Throat Chakra Frequency: 741 Hz

• Jupiter Frequency: 183.58 Hz

You can access these tracks on Astrosure.ai, ideal for Day 5 meditation and healing.

Mantras for Maa Skandamātā

For Day 5, devotees focus on chants that align with Maa Skandamātā’s nurturing and wisdom-giving energy. These mantras bring peace to the home, strengthen family bonds, and open the heart to prosperity.

• Gyana Ananda Kari Annapoorna Strotam: Enhances wisdom, joy, and family peace.

• Santoshi Mata Aarti: Invokes satisfaction, harmony in relationships, and balance in family life.

You can listen to and chant along with these sacred recitations on Astrosure.ai, where guided tracks are available for Day 5 puja and meditation.

How to worship Maa Skandamātā (Pujan Vidhi)

You don’t need elaborate rituals; even simple offerings done with sincerity are enough.

• Wake early, bathe, and wear clean green attire.

• Place her idol or image on a clean cloth.

• Light a diya with ghee and incense sticks.

• Offer bananas, flowers, and kumkum.

• Recite her mantras or Durga Chalisa, focusing on her blessings.

• Meditate on the Throat Chakra, imagining a soft green glow expanding with every chant.

• Conclude with an aarti, then share prasad with family.

This puja is especially powerful for those seeking blessings for children, health, and peace in family life.

Benefits of worshipping Skandamātā

• Health and vitality: She is believed to heal illnesses and energise the body.

• Family harmony: Her blessings strengthen love and reduce conflicts.

• Prosperity and radiance: As the presiding deity of the solar system, she grants brilliance and abundance.

• Protection and courage: Removes negativity and fills life with confidence.

• Blessings for children: Devotees desiring progeny often receive her grace.

Worshipping Maa Skandamātā is said to grant alaukik tej (divine radiance) to her devotees, protecting them through life’s trials.

By this stage, Navratri has already taught us much. Day 1 grounded us with Shailputri. Day 2 brought discipline through Brahmacharini. Day 3 gave courage with Chandraghanta. Day 4 lit up life with Kushmanda’s radiance. Now, Day 5 with Skandamātā unites power with nurturing love, showing us that strength is never complete without compassion.

Day 5 of Navratri belongs to the motherly goddess who glows with protective love and divine strength. By wearing green, offering bananas, chanting her mantras, and meditating on the Throat Chakra, you invite wisdom, prosperity, and harmony into your life. Maa Skandamātā teaches us that nurturing is power, and power is protection.

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