{"id":338,"date":"2026-07-28T11:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs-origin.theastrotime.com\/?p=338"},"modified":"2026-10-12T06:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:49:49","slug":"navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/","title":{"rendered":"Navratri Day 5, 2026: Maa Skandamata, Dates, Puja"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every form of Durga, or the Navadurga, tells us about something significant. When we think of colours, we always associate white with purity. Navratri is a celebration of feminine power, compassion and grace. But also about purity, balance and cleanliness. And Day 5 is all about worshipping Maa Skandamata, the loving mother of Kartikeya or Murugan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are observing Navratri fasts or planning to perform the Day 5 puja, understanding the significance, rituals, mantra, and offerings of Maa Skandamata will bring you closer to her divine energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, 15 October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tithi:<\/strong> Shukla <a href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/panchang\/tithi\/panchami\">Panchami<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Navratri Day:<\/strong> Fifth Day (Maa Skandamata Puja)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Auspicious Colours:<\/strong> White and Yellow&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Story_of_Maa_Skandamata\" >Story of Maa Skandamata?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Significance_of_Navratri_Day_5\" >Significance of Navratri Day 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Auspicious_colour_for_Navratri_day_5_White\" >Auspicious colour for Navratri day 5: White<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Puja_Vidhi\" >Puja Vidhi&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Mantra_for_worshipping_Maa_Skandamata\" >Mantra for worshipping Maa Skandamata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Why_People_Offer_Bananas_to_Maa_Skandamata\" >Why People Offer Bananas to Maa Skandamata?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Other_Common_Bhog_Offered_on_Day_5\" >Other Common Bhog Offered on Day 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Benefits_of_Worshipping_Maa_Skandamata\" >Benefits of Worshipping Maa Skandamata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-day-5-maa-skandamata\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Story_of_Maa_Skandamata\"><\/span><strong>Story of Maa Skandamata?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name Skandamata means &#8220;Mother of Skanda&#8221;, or Kartikeya, also known as Murugan, the elder brother of Lord Ganesha. She is depicted carrying young Lord Skanda on her lap. Symbolising unconditional love, protection, and nurturing care. She has four arms, holding lotus flowers in two hands and carrying Lord Skanda in one arm. While the remaining hand is raised in the abhaya mudra. Blessing devotees with fearlessness and protection. Shown as riding a majestic lion, representing courage and power, while the lotus on which she is often seated signifies purity and spiritual awakening. Because of her association with the lotus, she is also known as Padmasana Devi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Navratri_Day_5\"><\/span><strong>Significance of Navratri Day 5<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth day of Navratri marks an important stage in the devotee&#8217;s spiritual journey. It marks the middle of the 9-day grand celebrations of nine avatars of Maa Durga. Maa Skandamata rules the Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra. The throat, or Vishuddha, chakra governs communication, truth, and self-expression. Her worship encourages devotees to develop inner purity, clarity of thought, and positive communication. She inspires individuals to overcome fear, remove negativity, and progress towards spiritual enlightenment. Offering sincere prayers on this day helps remove obstacles from personal and professional life while promoting harmony within the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auspicious_colour_for_Navratri_day_5_White\"><\/span><strong>Auspicious colour for Navratri day 5: White<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navratri is all about colours. Everyone gets dressed in beautiful traditional outfits with mirror embellishments. But day 5 symbolises pausing and focusing on simplicity and purity. Wearing white is considered highly auspicious on this day. The colour white attracts positive energy. Wearing white creates a calm and spiritually uplifting aura. People also decorate their puja space with white flowers and offer white sweets as a mark of devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puja_Vidhi\"><\/span><strong>Puja Vidhi&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing the puja with devotion is more important than elaborate rituals. Follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean white or light-coloured clothes. A white shirt or top is also fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the puja area and place an idol or image of Maa Skandamata on a puja sthan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light a diya and incense sticks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer fresh white flowers, sandalwood paste, fruits, and sweets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer bananas, which are especially dear to Maa Skandamata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chant the Skandamata mantra and recite Durga Saptashati or Navratri prayers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform the aarti and seek the Mata\u2019s blessings for health, happiness, wisdom, and prosperity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclude the puja by distributing the prasad among family members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even a simple prayer offered with faith and gratitude is believed to please the Goddess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mantra_for_worshipping_Maa_Skandamata\"><\/span><strong>Mantra for worshipping Maa Skandamata<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0965 \u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0915\u0928\u094d\u0926\u092e\u093e\u0924\u093e\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e\u0903 \u0965<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: I bow to Goddess Skandamata, the compassionate mother who blesses her devotees with wisdom, protection, and divine grace. Chanting this mantra 108 times with devotion is believed to bring mental peace, spiritual progress, and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_People_Offer_Bananas_to_Maa_Skandamata\"><\/span>Why People Offer Bananas to Maa Skandamata?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bananas are considered the most auspicious bhog for Maa Skandamata. In Hindu tradition, bananas symbolise purity, abundance, fertility, and prosperity. Bananas are also known as &#8216;sattvic&#8217; (pure). Making it an ideal bhog on this day. As the divine mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), she represents motherly love, care, and nourishment. Bananas, being naturally nutritious and wholesome, symbolise the nurturing qualities of the Goddess. Express gratitude for her unconditional protection and blessings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Common_Bhog_Offered_on_Day_5\"><\/span><strong>Other Common Bhog Offered on Day 5<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides bananas, devotees also offer a variety of sattvic foods prepared with devotion, including fresh seasonal fruits, homemade kheer, and Panchamrit. And milk and milk-based sweets, Dry fruits, honey, and Mishri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Worshipping_Maa_Skandamata\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Worshipping Maa Skandamata<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Devotees worship Maa Skandamata to receive both material and spiritual blessings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brings peace and harmony within the family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blesses devotees with wisdom and better decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes spiritual growth and inner calm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removes obstacles and negative influences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens relationships between parents and children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brings prosperity, happiness, and good health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages confidence, compassion, and positive communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Her divine motherly energy reminds us that true strength comes from kindness, patience, and unwavering faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth day of <a href=\"https:\/\/theastrotime.com\/blogs\/navratri-dates-of-navdurga-dandiya-nights-and-kanya-bhoj\/\">Navratri <\/a>is a beautiful reminder of the nurturing and protective nature of the Divine Mother. Maa Skandamata teaches us to lead life with compassion, courage, and spiritual awareness while caring for those around us. Whether you perform an elaborate puja or simply offer heartfelt prayers, worshipping Maa Skandamata with sincerity is believed to invite peace, prosperity, wisdom, and divine blessings into your life. 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