Navratri Day 5 2025 — Goddess Skandamata, Colour, Puja & Mantra

Day 5 of Navratri is devoted to the deity of motherhood and the fifth form of Maa Durga – Skandmata. This auspicious day falls on September 26th this year.

Let’s explore Navratri day 5th, about the worship of Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga.

When Is Day 5 of Navratri (and What Time Is Important)?

In Shardiya Navratri 2025, the timeline is:

Navratri day 1: 22 September
Day 2: 23 September
Day 3: 24 September
Day 4: 25 September
Day 5 falls on 26 September 2025

Devotional activities are ideally done in the muhurta (auspicious time) of that tithi. A common useful window is early morning after sunrise until mid-morning. Check your local panchang for city-specific muhurat.

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Day 5 Navratri Goddess — Who Is Maa Skandamata?

On day 5 of Navratri, we worship Maa Skandamata. Her name means “Mother of Skanda” where the latter refers to the lord Kartikeya, the god of war and the leader of the divine army. The goddess seems to have her four hands holding a lotus and her infant baby while sitting on a lion.

Deity Skandamata symbolises courage, maternal care, and divine protection
Mata’s white complexion reflects purity, her vahan- lion represents courage, whereas the lotus in her hand symbolises divine purity.
She is also depicted with three eyes, which refer to divine sight.

What Does Navratri Day 5 Mean?

The fifth day celebrates the power of nurturing and protection combined. By showing devotion and offering worship to Goddess Skandamata, devotees seek her blessings for both protection and enlightenment, as she embodies the qualities of a strong guardian and a gentle nurturer. Her worship brings wisdom, maternal love, and inner strength.

Day 5 Navratri Colour — What to Wear & Why

The day 5 Navratri colour is white, symbolising purity, peace, and devotion.
Wearing white or including white in your decorations on the sacred day aligns you with the calm energy of the goddess.

Simple Puja Steps for Navratri Day 5

Morning Prep: Freshen up and wear white (if possible). Clean your puja space.
Altar Setup: Place an idol or image of Maa Skandamata on a small table. Decorate with white flowers.
Light the diya (lamp) and incense to create a calm atmosphere.
Mantra Chant:
ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः (Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah)
Repeat 11 times if you can or you can chat for 51 or 108 times.
Offerings: Present fruits, sweets, flowers, water, and a glass of milk or white sweets as bhog to the Mata (goddess).
Conclude with aarti and share the prasad with family.

Quick Facts Table

Detail	Information
Day	Navratri day 5
Date (2025)	26 September 2025
Goddess	Maa Skandamata
Symbolizes	Maternal care, inner bravery and enlightenment
Colour	White
Mantra	Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah

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Conclusion

Navratri day 5 highlights the worship of Maa Skandamata, the goddess who represents both love and strength. She teaches us that true power lies in balancing kindness with courage. By wearing the day’s colour white, offering simple prayers, and chanting her mantra with devotion, devotees invite peace, wisdom, and protection into their lives. This day reminds us that nurturing qualities and inner bravery together create lasting strength and harmony.

4What is the special symbol of Maa Skandamata in Navratri?

Maa Skandamata is shown sitting on a lotus, holding baby Skanda (Kartikeya) in her lap, which is why she is also called Padmasini. This form symbolizes a mother’s love and divine protection. Worshipping her on Day 5 of Navratri brings a deep sense of peace, harmony, and family unity.

5Can children also pray to Maa Skandamata during Navratri?

Yes, children can easily join prayers to Maa Skandamata. Simple chants like “Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah” are easy to recite, and offering flowers or fruits with a pure heart is enough. She is known as a loving mother goddess who blesses all devotees, especially families with children.