Maa Skandmata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. Her name means: ‘Skanda’ – Lord Kartikeya/Murugan and ‘Mata’ – mother.
Maa Skandmata has four arms and she rides on a lion. 2 of her arms carry lotus, 1 arm carry baby Kartikeya, and another one stays in the Abhaya Mudra.
She is the Goddess who can bless her devotees with power and prosperity.
Maa Skandmata is also considered as the Goddess of fire. As she is the epitome of motherly love in this form, devotees get blessed with her immense love.
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