Skanda mata is the fifth phase of Navdurga, nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga
Navaratri. Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day during Durga pooja. Skanda
mata puja 2012 date is October 19. Goddess Skanda mata is the mother of Lord Skanda
or Subrahmanya, also worshipped as Lord Shanmukha, Kumara, Kartikeya or Murugan.
Lord Skanda was appointed as the Chief Commander (Deva Senadhipathi) to fight against
the demons. In Vasant Navratri 2012 Skanda Mata Puja date is March 27.
Skanda Mata Appearance or Iconography:
As Skanda Mata is the mother of Lord Skanda, she always
carries him in her lap. Skandamata is four-armed Goddess, known as Chaturbhuji.
Maa Skanda mata holds Skanda in her upper right arm. In her right lower and left
lower hands, she carries lotus. The left upper hand is in a pose to grant boons
(Varada Mudra) to her devotees. vahanam of Skandamata is a lion.
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