Navratri 2021: The nine-day festival of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Maa Durga is being celebrated all over the country since October 7. On day 5 of Navratri, October 10, goddess Skanda Mata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped by her devotees. ALSO READ: Shardiya Navratri 2021: Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda puja, significanceSignificance Of Worshipping Skanda MataThe fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skanda Mata, Lord Kartikeya's mother. Goddess Skanda Mata has four arms, and she also rides a lion. Place the idol of Skanda Mata in the place of worship inside the house and purify with Gangajal.

Source: Hindustan Times October 09, 2021 09:56 UTC