Maa Skandamata is also called Padmasana Devi. Her appearance is extremely calm, gentle and has a divine aura
Skandamata: The goddess of motherhood, love and compassion: Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Maa Durga, is worshiped on the fifth day of Sharadiya Navratri. Her son Lord Kartikeya is seated on the mother’s lap. This form is considered a symbol of affection and affection. According to religious beliefs, worshiping Maa Skandamata brings peace, happiness and prosperity to devotees.
Maa Skandamata is named after her son Lord Skanda i.e. Kartikeya. According to religious belief, Lord Kartikeya is the commander(Senapati) of the gods. Mother Skandamata is depicted as a four-armed goddess. Lord Kartikeya is sitting in her lap as a child. She has lotus flowers in her two hands, while with one hand she blesses the devotees. Her vahan is considered to be a lion. She is also called Padmasana Devi. Her appearance is extremely calm, gentle and has a divine aura.
In religious beliefs, the worship of Maa Skandamata is seen as associated with affection, courage and family happiness. Also worshiping maa with proper rituals and devotion, childless couples are blessed. Devotees pray to him for the happiness of his family and the good future of their children.
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Maa Skandamata is offered saffron pudding, yellow sweets and seasonal fruits especially banana as bhog. The goddess is pleased by worship performed with devotion and true heart.
