Goddess Skandamata is worshipped on Day 5 of Navratri.According to scriptures when Goddess Parvati became the mother of Lord Kartikeya (also known as Lord Skanda), she was named as Goddess Skandamata.Each form of goddess governs a planet and it is believed that the planet Budha is governed by Goddess Skandamata.Tithi as per Panchang: October 19, 01:12 AM till October 20, 12:31 AMAlso Read: UP all set to get uninterrupted power supply this festive season: OfficialsIconographyGoddess Skandamata mounts on the ferocious lion, carrying baby Murugan in her lap. Lord Murugan is also known as Lord Kartikeya and elder brother of Lord Ganesha. This form of Goddess is depicted with four hands. She carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands, holds baby Murugan in one of her right hand and keeps the other right hand in Abhaya Mudra. Goddess Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana as she sits on lotus flower. It is also said, that the complexion of Goddess Skandamata is Shubhra (शुभ्र) which describes her white complexion.Devanagari Name: Skandamata (स्कन्दमाता)Favourite Flower: Red colour flowersMantra: Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah॥ (ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः॥)Bhog: Banana is offered to the Goddess Skandamata as Bhog. It is believed that offering Banana to the goddess keeps the physique healthy.(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)
