Performing the puja of Mother Skandamata on Navratri Day 5 gives devotees the power to overcome enemies and remove obstacles from life. Mother Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. Mother Skandmata is especially worshiped for the blessings of a child for childless women. Skandamata is famous for being very pleased with the devotees in a short time. The beauty of the Mother is unique. According to Hindu Dharma, Skandmata is the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, who is also revered by her devotees as Maheshwari and Gauri. By worshipping the mother, the devotees get salvation. Mother removes all the misery of devotees and gives them happiness. According to Hindu tradition, Maa Skandamata is the daughter of the Himalayas, Parvati, also revered as Maheshwari and Gauri. She is the mother of Lord Skanda, also known as Kumar Kartikeya, the general of gods in the famous Devasura Sangram. Worshipping her brings happiness, removes misery, and grants salvation. This is the essence of the skandamata story.

This Navratri, maximize the blessings of Maa Durga by performing rituals correctly. Get expert guidance on vrat vidhi, puja, and remedies at Talk to Astrologers

Worship method or procedure of Skandamata

For those devotees who worship Goddess Durga in these nine days, this day of Durga Puja is very special. Before her worship, place the Mother on the sacred seat of Kush (grass) or blanket, only after that you can start the puja.  After praying in the same manner as the four days of Navratri, pray to Goddess Skandamata Mantra.Apart from this, you can worship Mother Skandamata by another method.

Goddess Skandamata worship by Panchopchar method 

On the fifth day of Navratri, in some places, devotees also keep fasting of Udhyang Lalita. This fast is considered extremely fruitful. The Goddess gives the desired results to devotees who worship  Maa Skandamata with devotion. The wishes of the devotees are fulfilled on the grace of the Mother, and there is happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.

Mantra of Skandamata - Senthana Gata Nitya Padma Shri Takardhya

Sinhasangata Nitya Padaskshitkardavya,

Shubhadastu Sada Devi Scandamata Yashaswini.

The colour of garments and Prasad or offerings on the fifth day of Navratri

In the worship of Mother Skandamata, you can use white clothes. This day is best for the calming worship of Budh or planet Mercury.

On the fifth day of Navratri, you will always be healthy by offering a banquet of bananas to Mother.

During the sacred days of Navratri, the divine energy supports new beginnings. Check compatibility through Kundli Matching to start your marital journey with cosmic guidance and Maa Durga’s blessings.

Mediation or Dhyan

Vande Vaichittha Kamarthe Chandradrishakhekhram,

Sinharuda Chaturbhuja Skandamata Yashavasaneem.

Dhablavarna Vishudh Chakrastito Pancham Durga Trinetram,

Abhay Padma Yugam Karan South Uru Sonadhara Bhajem.

Patambar Paridhana  Mruduhasya Nandalakar Bhushtham,

Manjeer, haar, Kinkini, Kinkini Ratnakundal Dharineem. 

Praful Vandana Pallavandhara Kant Kapola Peen Pyodharam,

Kamniya lavanya charu trivali nitamabneem.

Wearing the right Gemstone during Navratri not only enhances spiritual growth but also balances planetary influences in your horoscope. Discover authentic, energized stones in our store today.

Psalm lessons  (Stroth mantra)

Namami Skandmata Skandadharineem,

Samagratatvasagarparpar gehram.

Shiva Prabha Samujwala Sphuchashagshekharam,

Lalatratnabhaskaram  jagatprintibhaskaram.

Mahendrakashyaparchita sanantkumarasstutaam.

Surasurendravandita yathartnirmaladbhutam.

Atrkaryachiruvijan  Vikar doshvajritam

Mumukshubrichintata  Visheshtatvachitam. 

Nanalankar bhushitam  mrugendravahanagrajam.

Sushudhatatvatoshanam trivendramarbhushatam.

Sudhadharmikaupkarini Surendraskaurighatineem

Shubham Pushpamalini Sukarnakalpshakhineem

Tamondhakaryamini Shivsvabhav Kamineem

Sahastrasuryarajika Dhanajyogkarikam. 

Sususha Kala Kandala Subhadvrindam Julaam,

Prajayini Prajavati Namami Mataram Sateem.

Sarvakarmakarini Gati Hariprayach Pavrateem

Anantashakti Kantidham Yashoarthbhushakti Muktidam.

Punaha: punjagradavitam Namamyaham Surachitaam,

Jayeshwari Trilochane, Praseed Devi Pahimam.

Armor (Kavach)

An Bijalinka Devi pradyugmagharapara

Hridyam  Patu Sa Devi Kartikeyyuta.

Shri Hin Hoon Devi parvasya patu sarvada,

Savarga  Mein Sada  Patu Skandhmata putraprada.

Vanavapramamrute hoon fat beej samanvita.

Uttarasaya  tathagneva Varunye Natrateavatu.

Indrana Bhairavi Chevasintangi Sinharini,

Sarvada Patu Ma Devi Chanayanyasu Hi Dishu Vaiya.

You can also receive the desired results by following the worship method we mentioned and chanting the mantras for the Psalm, armour and puja of Maa Skandamata.

Performing Pitru Paksha Shraddha before Navratri removes obstacles and purifies your spiritual energy check the full guide and remedies here :- 2025 Pitru Paksha - Shradh 2025 Significance and Importance | 10 Ways To Remove Pitra Dosh Effects and Remedies | Pitru Paksha in Hindi | 2025 पितृ पक्ष श्राद्ध – 2025 श्राद्ध में क्या करे और क्या नहीं | Pitra Dosh - पितृदोष लगने के कारण और निवारण

Celebrate devotion with daily worship of Maa Durga’s nine forms this Navratri – read more here: – Maa Shailaputri | Maa Brahmacharini | Maa Chandraghanta | Maa Kushmanda | Maa Katyayani | Maa Kalaratri | Maa Mahagauri | Maa Siddhidatri | Shardiya Navratri 2025 Date  |Shardiya Navratri 2025