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The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri falls on April 2, 2025, and is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Maa Durga. She is revered as the mother of Skanda Kumar (Lord Kartikeya), the commander of the gods.
Maa Skandamata is depicted seated on a lotus flower (Padmasana), holding her son in her upper right hand. Her serene white complexion symbolizes purity and peace. She holds lotus flowers in her other hands, and her lower left hand is in the Abhaya Mudra, offering blessings and protection to her devotees.
Spiritual Significance of Maa Skandamata
Worshipping Maa Skandamata is believed to bring:
Peace, prosperity, and family well-being
Relief from career and business struggles
Spiritual strength and courage to face life’s battles
Blessings for childbirth and mental clarity
Her worship inspires devotees to take command of their lives, just as Kartikeya leads divine forces in battle.
Powerful Mantras to Worship Maa Skandamata
Even those unable to perform full puja rituals can gain blessings through mantra chanting. Here are some powerful mantras to chant on the fifth day of Navratri:
1. Basic Mantra for Blessings and Peace
"Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchit Kardvaya,
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashaswini."**
Chant for: Relief from problems, happiness, and peace in life.
2. Mantra for Family Happiness and Childbirth
"Om Ain Hreem Kleem Skandamatay Namah"**
Chant for: Family harmony, mental peace, and childbirth blessings.
3. Mantra for Career Growth and Success
"Dhavalvarna Pure Chakrasthito Pancham Durga Trinetram,
Abhay Padma Yugam Karan Dakshin Uru Putradharam Bhajem."**
Chant 108 times to: Overcome professional challenges and ensure growth.
4. Mantra for Wish Fulfillment and Protection
"Vande Vanchit Kamarthe Chandrardhakritshekharam,
Sinharudha Chaturbhuja Skandmata Yashasvinim."**
Chant to: Fulfill desires and receive divine protection.
Celebrate Navratri with Devotion and Discipline
On this fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees are encouraged to offer lotus flowers, chant Skandamata mantras, and seek her guidance for a happy, balanced, and spiritually empowered life.
