Skandamata Devi is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, worshipped during the festival of Navaratri. She is the mother of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda or Murugan, and is an important deity in Hindu mythology. Her name, Skandamata, directly translates to “the mother of Skanda” (Kartikeya), and she symbolizes maternal love, strength, and protection.
Skandamata Devi – Navratri 5th Day Goddess
Skandamata Story
A demon named Tarakasura received a boon from Lord Brahma that he could only be killed by the son of Lord Shiva. Knowing that Shiva had renounced the world and was in deep meditation, Tarakasura believed himself to be invincible. He started terrorizing the Universe. The gods, desperate to save the world, approached Goddess Parvati. After much penance and devotion, Parvati was finally able to win Shiva’s heart and marry him. From their divine union, a powerful child was born—Skanda, also known as Kartikeya or Murugan.
However, raising such a divine and powerful child required both maternal love and divine strength. It was Parvati, in her form as Skandamata, who nurtured and protected Skanda with great care. She held him in her lap, radiating love, while at the same time riding a ferocious lion, symbolizing her inner power and readiness to protect the universe.
As Skanda grew, he was given command over the army of the gods. With his mother’s blessings and training, he went to battle and defeated Tarakasura, restoring peace to the heavens. Thus, as Skandamata, Parvati is not only seen as a gentle mother but also as a protector of the cosmos, raising a child who would become the savior of the gods. Her worship emphasizes the power of divine motherhood, and she is seen as an embodiment of both the nurturing and protective aspects of the feminine energy in the universe.
Depiction:
Skandamata is usually depicted riding a lion, holding her son Kartikeya in her lap. She has four arms, One hand is raised in blessing or protection, The other holds a lotus flower, Another holds a bell and the last hand may be shown with her son, Kartikeya, or holding a weapon like a spear. She is generally shown in a peaceful, serene, and compassionate form, representing her nurturing nature as a mother.
Benefits of Worship
Skandamata represents the nurturing and protective aspect of motherhood. She signifies peace, prosperity, and salvation. Worshipping her is said to bring wisdom and power, cleanse the devotee’s heart, bestow divine knowledge, and grant blessings for children and family.
Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra (Throat Chakra). She governs this energy center, promoting purity in thoughts and speech.
Skandamata Mantra
Om Devi Skandamatre Namah॥
Skandamata Prarthana
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya।
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini॥
Skandamata Stuti
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Skandamata Dhyanam
Vande Vanchhita Kamarthe Chandrardhakritashekharam ।
Simharudha Chaturbhuja Skandamata Yashasvinim ॥
Dhawalavarna Vishuddha Chakrasthitom Panchama Durga Trinetram ।
Abhaya Padma Yugma Karam Dakshina Uru Putradharam Bhajem ॥
Patambara Paridhanam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam ।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Dharinim ॥
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Pina Payodharam ।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Charu Triwali Nitambanim ॥
Skandamata Kavacham
Aim Bijalinka Devi Padayugmadharapara ।
Hridayam Patu Sa Devi Kartikeyayuta ॥
Shri Hrim Hum Aim Devi Parvasya Patu Sarvada ।
Sarvanga Mein Sada Patu Skandamata Putraprada ॥
Vanavanamritem Hum Phat Bija Samanvita ।
Uttarasya Tathagne Cha Varune Nairiteavatu ॥
Indrani Bhairavi Chaivasitangi Cha Samharini ।
Sarvada Patu Mam Devi Chanyanyasu Hi Dikshu Vai ॥
Skandamata Stotram
Skandamata Chalisa
Skandamata Temples
- Skandamata Temple, Jaitpura, Varanasi (Bageshwari Devi, Kashi Khand), Uttar Pradesh, India
- Bijasan Mata Temple, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India – This temple has all 9 forms of Durga
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