On the fifth day of Navratri that falls on Wednesday this year, devotees worship Maa Skandmata. She has been named such as a form of Parvati, she is also the mother of Kartikeya who is also k knone as Skand. Devotees believe Maa Skandmata pacifies the stars and even blesses couples with kids.
How to worship Maa Skandmata: Devotees can offer bananas, cloves, camphor and amaltas or canafistula flowers to the Goddess.
The mantra to be recited is “Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Ma Skandmata rupen sansthita, namstasyayi namastasyayi namo namah”.
Mythological story around Skandmata: According to the mythological story, Shiva married Parvati and they had a child, Kartikeya. Also known as Skand, the child killed the demon Tarkasur.
What to eat and wear: Yellow is said to be favourite colourof the Goddess. So devotees may wear yellow clothes and eat eat yellow coloured food.