The fifth norathu uttama for the prayer of procreation, worship Skanda Mata
Skandamata is worshiped in the fifth Norte. It is believed that Skandamata fulfills all wishes along with giving birth to children. Know how to worship the fifth form of Durga.
The fifth day of Navratri is the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Aso month. On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandamata is worshiped in the form of Durga. It is believed that ritually worshiping Skandamata brings happiness and prosperity along with procreation. Know how to worship Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. Also know the Shub Muhurat, Bhog and Mantra.
The auspicious moment of the fifth Nortana
Fifth North Start of Shukla Paksha of Aso month: 10 minutes past 12 AM.
Fifth tithi of Shukla Paksha of Aso month ends: 10 pm till 34 minutes.
Abhijit Muhurta: 11 AM 47 minutes to 12 PM 35 minutes.
Recess: 10 AM to 42 minutes, 12 PM to 11 minutes.
What is the form of Skandamata in Kevu?
Skandamata’s form is very loving. Skandamata, the form of Durga, has four arms, two holding lotuses, one with Kartikeya seated as a child, and the other hand blessing Ma. Importantly, Manu’s vehicle is a lion, but he is seated in a lotus in this form.
Puja Ritual of Skandamata
On the fifth day of Navratri, worship Kalash before worshiping Durga. Then start worshiping Durga and her form. First bathe with water. Then offer flowers, garlands to Ma. Later apply sindoor, kumkum, akshat etc. Then place betel nut, cardamom, patasa and cloves in a pan. After that, offer fruit bananas and sweets to Skandamata as a sacrifice. Then offer water. Then light the ghee lamp and chant the mantra. Then recite Durga Chalisa, Durga Saptashati and finally perform Skandamata Aarti with Durga Mani.