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Skandamātā:- The name means “Mother of Skanda (Kārtikeya)”, the commander-in-chief of the gods’ army. She is depicted holding baby Skanda on her lap, symbolizing a mother’s love and protection. She rides a lion, representing courage and strength. She usually has four arms: Two hands hold lotuses. One hand carries little Skanda. One hand blesses devotees with fearlessness and peace. Skandamātā represents motherhood, love, and nurturing power. She shows that the Divine Mother not only protects but also raises and guides her children. Worshipping her grants both salvation (moksha) and worldly happiness. She is also known as the Goddess of Fire (Agni Swaroopini), symbolizing the power to burn away impurities. On the fifth day, devotees meditate on Skandamātā to receive her blessings of courage, wisdom, and prosperity. Worshipping her helps overcome obstacles, fears, and weaknesses. She is believed to bless her devotees with the strength to protect righteousness, just as she raised Skanda to be a divine warrior. Skandamātā is worshipped as the compassionate mother who grants love, protection, strength, and success to her devotees.
