Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 4 - Panchami: Maa Skandamata Puja Vidhi, Colour, Muhurat, Bhog and Mantra

Maa Skandamata

The Day 4 of Chaitra Navratri is falling on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Today is Panchami Tithi of Chaitra Navratri 2025. Since Dwitiya and Tritiya fell on the same day on March 31, Chaturthi was observed on April 1, and today, April 2, marks Panchami.

On Chaitra Navratri Panchami, devotees worship Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga. She is the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) and symbolizes motherly love, strength, and wisdom. Worshipping Skandamata on the fourth day of Navratri is believed to bless devotees with wisdom, prosperity, and salvation.

Who is Skandamata?

Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga, is depicted with four hands, holding her son Kartikeya in one of them. She rides a lion and symbolizes motherly love, strength, and compassion. Devotees believe that worshipping her bestows peace, intelligence, and success in all endeavors.

Navratri Day 4 Colour: Royal Blue

The color of the day is Royal Blue, symbolizing elegance, strength, and serenity. Devotees are encouraged to wear royal blue attire while performing puja to attract the blessings of Maa Skandamata.

Maa Skandamata Puja Vidhi

• Cleanse and Purify: Begin the day by taking a bath and wearing royal blue clothes.
• Kalash Sthapana: If you have set up a Kalash (sacred pot) for Navratri, offer water and flowers to it.
• Offerings to the Goddess: Light a ghee lamp (diya) and offer fresh flowers, banana, and sweets to Maa Skandamata.
• Chanting Mantras: Recite the Maa Skandamata Beej Mantra - ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः (Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah)
• Aarti and Bhog: Perform Skandamata Aarti, followed by the offering of bhog (prasad) such as bananas, as they are believed to be her favorite.
• Seek Blessings: Conclude the puja by seeking her blessings for well-being, wisdom, and success.

Maa Skandamata is pleased when devotees offer bananas, kheer (rice pudding), and honey as prasad. These offerings signify purity, devotion, and abundance.

Benefits of Worshipping Maa Skandamata

• Bestows peace, prosperity, and wisdom.
• Removes obstacles and negativity from life.
• Enhances spiritual growth and divine consciousness.
• Provides protection and strength to overcome challenges.