Chaitra Navratri is being held from April 9, 2024 to April 17, 2024. During this festival, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped

Chaitra Navratri is being held from April 9, 2024 to April 17, 2024. During this festival, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped

Here are 10 interesting facts about Maa Skandamata-

Here are 10 interesting facts about Maa Skandamata-

1. She is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is worshipped during the fifth day of Navratri

1. She is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is worshipped during the fifth day of Navratri

2. The name ‘Skandamata’ means one who is the mother (mata) of Kartik or Lord Skanda

2. The name ‘Skandamata’ means one who is the mother (mata) of Kartik or Lord Skanda

3. She is regarded as the mother as the mother of Lord Kartikeya or Skanda, who is also known as Murugan or Subramanya in different parts of India

3. She is regarded as the mother as the mother of Lord Kartikeya or Skanda, who is also known as Murugan or Subramanya in different parts of India

4. She is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Sati

4. She is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Sati

5. She is also known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Himavati, Padmasana or Adishakti

5. She is also known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Himavati, Padmasana or Adishakti

6. She is depicted as a four armed goddess riding on a lion and often shown as sitting on a lotus and hence she is known as Padmasana

6. She is depicted as a four armed goddess riding on a lion and often shown as sitting on a lotus and hence she is known as Padmasana

7. She is light complexioned and it is believed that worshipping Her bestows devotees with the blessings of Lord Kartikeya too

7. She is light complexioned and it is believed that worshipping Her bestows devotees with the blessings of Lord Kartikeya too

8. Her lower right hand is shown as holding baby Kartikeya while the lower left hand is in the Abhay Mudra. The two upper hands are depicted as holding lotus flowers

8. Her lower right hand is shown as holding baby Kartikeya while the lower left hand is in the Abhay Mudra. The two upper hands are depicted as holding lotus flowers

9. She is associated with the Visudha Chakra which helps a person have good and positive thoughts

9. She is associated with the Visudha Chakra which helps a person have good and positive thoughts

10. Many devotees pray to Maa Skandamata for getting inner peace and finding self-love

10. Many devotees pray to Maa Skandamata for getting inner peace and finding self-love

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