Chaitra Navratri 2024: Day 5 - Timings to Worship Maa Skandamata

Chaitra Navratri, one of the most famous Hindu festivals, started on April 9 and will continue till April 17. Today, 13 April is the 5th day of Chaitra Navratri and on this day, Goddess Skandamata (a form of Goddess Durga) is present. Today Shobhan Yoga has started in the morning and will last till 12:34 PM, while Ravi Yoga will last from 05:58 AM to 09:15 AM. Shobhana and Ravi Yoga are considered auspicious for progressing in auspicious deeds.

Muhurta on the 5th day of Chaitra Navratri

Brahma Muhurta: 04:28 AM to 05:13 AM (Ends Now)

Abhijit Muhurta: 11:56 AM to 12:47 PM

Uttam Muhurat: 07:34 AM to 09:10 AM

What to offer to Goddess Skandamata

Goddess Skandamata is fond of bananas, and hence devotees should offer her bananas which keep the worshiper healthy. Devotees can also offer kheer and fruits as offerings to Goddess Skandamata.

How to worship Maa Skandamata

Devotees should wear clean clothes after morning bath and then meditate keeping in mind the fifth Navadurga form of Mahadevi (Goddess Skandamata). They should chant mantras in praise of Skandamata and worship her by offering akshat (whole grain rice), kumkum, red flower, banana, batasha, kheer, incense, lamp etc. Devotees should complete the puja ritual with ghee lamp or camphor. . During the puja, the couple who have not yet accepted paternity should pray to Maa Skandamata for procreation. According to popular beliefs, her blessings are considered most important for starting a family.

Who is Ma Skandamata?

The word 'Skanda' means Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati and 'Mata' means mother. Maa Skandamata is thus regarded as the mother of Lord Kartikeya or Skanda, also known as Murugan or Subramanya in various parts of India.