Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed to Maa Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. (Images: Shutterstock)
The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Parvati. White is the colour associated with this day, symbolising purity and innocence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought the blessings of Maa Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri for all devotees and shared a recital of the goddess’s prayers (stuti). “Millions of salutations to the feet of Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga! May everyone be blessed with the blessings of the Sukhdayini-Mokshadayini Mother. On this occasion, a prayer related to her…” PM Modi posted on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in Hindi on Monday, October 7. This day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Parvati.
मां दुर्गा के पंचम स्वरूप देवी स्कंदमाता के चरणों में कोटिश: नमन! सुखदायिनी-मोक्षदायिनी माता के आशीर्वाद से सबका कल्याण हो। इस अवसर पर उनसे जुड़ी एक स्तुति… pic.twitter.com/21AUuazseD— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2024
Shardiya Navratri is regarded as one of the most significant festivals for Hindus, typically occurring in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which falls between September and October. Spanning nine days, this vibrant celebration honours Maa Durga and her nine forms, which include Goddess Shailputri, Goddess Brahmacharini, Goddess Chandraghanta, Goddess Kushmanda, Goddess Skandamata, Goddess Katyayani, Goddess Kalaratri, Goddess Mahagauri and Goddess Siddhidatri.
Navratri Day 5: Goddess Skandamata
As per Drik Panchang, Goddess Parvati became known as Maa Skandamata when she gave birth to Lord Skanda, also referred to as Lord Kartikeya. Riding a fierce lion, Goddess Skandamata cradles baby Murugan in her lap. She is depicted with four arms: in her upper two hands, she holds lotus flowers, while one of her right hands carries baby Murugan, and the other is positioned in Abhaya Mudra.
Navratri Day 5 Colour: White
White is the colour associated with this day, symbolising purity and innocence.
Shardiya Navratri 2024
Shardiya Navratri is a vibrant nine-day festival dedicated to the joyful celebration of Goddess Durga. The festivities encompass a variety of activities, including fasting, cultural events and traditional dances like garba and dandiya, which are organised throughout this period. Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, also revered as ‘Aadishakti.’ The festival will culminate on Saturday, October 12, coinciding with the celebration of Dussehra.
