Happy Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 5: Skandamata Aarti, Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Colour to Wear and Spiritual Significance | Details Inside
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 5 is devoted to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Maa Durga and the mother of Lord Kartikeya. She represents purity, wisdom and motherly strength. Devotees worship her to seek peace, prosperity and spiritual growth. This day is considered highly auspicious for removing negativity and attracting divine blessings.
Goddess Skandamata is depicted sitting on a lotus, holding her son Kartikeya in her lap. She is also known as the Goddess who blesses devotees with knowledge, courage and salvation. Worshipping her is believed to open the path to spiritual awakening and inner peace.
Start your day early with a bath and wear clean clothes, preferably in yellow. Clean the puja area and place an idol or image of Maa Skandamata. Offer yellow flowers, fruits and sweets. Light a diya and incense sticks. Chant Durga mantras and recite Durga Saptashati or Navratri prayers. Offer bhog with devotion and perform aarti at the end.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Skandamata Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
Jai Skandamata Maiya Jai Skandamata
Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat Hari Brahma Shivdata
Bananas are considered the most auspicious offering on this day. Devotees also prepare kheer, halwa and other sweets as prasad. Offering bhog with devotion is believed to bring good health, happiness and prosperity.
Yellow is the colour associated with Navratri Day 5. It symbolises joy, positivity and energy. Wearing yellow is believed to attract blessings of Maa Skandamata and enhance spiritual vibes.
Day 5 of Navratri highlights the importance of motherly love, strength and wisdom. Devotees believe that sincere prayers to Maa Skandamata help in removing obstacles, granting success and bringing emotional balance.
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