Description
About Skandamata Devi
The Navratri 5th day puja is dedicated to Skandamata Devi the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga. Skandamata is a name given to Divine Maa Parvati because She is the mother of Lord Kartikeya or Skanda or Kumara, who was chosen by Gods as their commander in their war against the Demons. Devotees perform Skandamata puja to venerate this swarup of the loving, compassionate mother of Lord Skanda/Kartikeya, on Durga puja 5th day. When the evil Asura (demon) Tarakasura incessantly terrorized Heaven and Earth and all Devta (deities), Rishi-Muni (Saint, holymen) and Manushya (mankind) were tired of his torment as well as rampant domination, then Kumar Kartikey was the only almighty who demolished the tyranny of the colossal Tarakasura. Being the powerful deity Lord Kartikey’s mother, Maa Parvati is glorified with the name Skanda Mata which means mother of Skanda. Skandamata Devi is the true Goddess of endurance. She is represented with four arms, both Her right and left upper hands hold a Lotus flower each and with the other two lower arms Skandamata Devi holds the six-faced infant Kumar Kartikeya who sits on Her lap. Skandamata Devi is also revered with name ‘Padamasana devi’ as she sits on Lotus in state of meditation.
Skandamata Devi represents the ‘Vishuddha Chakra’ or Throat Chakra and worshippers focus on the Vishuddha Chakra on Navratri 5th day puja. Vishuddha means pure in all directions. Thus, in this state, worshippers move towards undiluted thoughts. They feel removal of impurities and tensions of outer world, and immerse themselves completely in adherence of Skandamata Devi. Skandamata Devi governs planet Jupiter (Guru).
Skandamata Puja Benefits:
The mesmerizing and powerful Skandamata Devi is dedicatedly worshipped by devotees on Navratri 5th day puja. Worshipping Skandamata Devi also garners blessings of the powerful Lord Skanda/Kartikeya automatically. The Divine and pure Skandamata Devi benevolently rewards devotees.
- Skandamata Devi is famous to shower blessings of knowledge to Her devotees. It is said that even if a devotee is illiterate, kind Skandamata Devi grants the power of knowledge.
- Skandamata Devi brings peace of mind, a tranquil state which pacifies the heart.
- Skandamata puja on fifth day of Durga puja, brings power and prosperity.
- Performing Skandamata puja leads the path to salvation, liberating from the cycle of birth and death.
- Sorrows are left behind and by grace of Skandamata Devi the devotee leads a contended life.
- Skandamata Devi purifies the heart and mind of devotees and encourages by greater rewards to devotees who have pure, selfless intensions.
- Blessings of achievements and treasures are rewards of Skandamata puja.
Maa Skandamata Puja Service Includes:
Kalash Sthapana, Gath Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), Invocation of Durga, Gauri Tilak mandal, 64 yogini Puja, Sapthgrihith Matrika Pujan, Chatukashti Yogini Mangal Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Brahman Varn, Durga Idol and Yantra installation and Pujan, Durga Saptasati recitation, Japa of Maa Skandhamata Mantra, Guru Yantra Pujan and Guru Mantra Japa(1100 chants), Homa, Aarti and Pushpaanjali.
Maa Skandamata Mantra:
“Om Hreem Saha Skandmatryai Namah”
A short Video of the Sankalpa and mantra chanting would be sent to you along with the photographs of the Skandamata Devi Puja ritual. You may connect with the priest during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, Silver Tabeez and Durga yantra would be sent along. Rudra Centre priests will perform Skandamata Maha Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your birth details (name, date, place, time), & Sankalp (your wish) at checkout. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja).
