Devi Skandamata fifth day of Navratri
Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is celebrated with great reverence and devotion during the auspicious festival of Navaratri. As a symbol of motherhood and nurturing love, Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navaratri. Her name is derived from two words: “Skanda,” which refers to Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda), and “Mata,” meaning mother. Skandamata is depicted holding her son, Lord Skanda, in her lap, symbolizing the bond between a mother and her child. Iconography: Skandamata…