On Day 5 of Navratri, Goddess Skandamata is worshipped. She is considered the mother of Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda) and represents the nurturing aspect of motherhood. Praying to her is believed to bring blessings for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Here are the rituals, prayers, offerings, and chants for Day 5: How to Pray:
Begin by invoking Ganesha to remove obstacles.
Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to Skandamata. Yellow flowers, especially marigolds, are considered auspicious for her. Offer a garland of bilva (bel) leaves or fruits as they are sacred to Skandamata. Perform Aarti while chanting her mantras.
Chanting: Navratri Day 5:
Chant: "ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः।"
"Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah."
Beej Mantra (Seed Mantra):
"ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं स्वाहा।"
"Om Aim Hreem Kleem Swaha."
You can chant these mantras 108 times while offering flowers or rice grains.
Offering for Healthy Pregnancy and Baby:
Offer coconut, Bananas, Pomegranate, kheer to Skandamata, as it is symbolic of fertility and prosperity.
Bananas and kheer are also ideal offerings for a healthy pregnancy, as they are considered nourishing and pure.
Pomegranate is another symbolic fruit of fertility and good health.
Recite Prayers for a Healthy Pregnancy:
Recite the Durga Chalisa or parts of the Durga Saptashati. You can also say a personal prayer to the Goddess, asking for her blessings for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
By performing these rituals with devotion, Goddess Skandamata will bless the mother and child with good health and protection throughout pregnancy.
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