Skandamata is the fifth form of Goddess Durga. Skanda is another for Kartikeya and Mata is the name of mother. Her worship takes place on the fifth day of Navaratri. She is accompanied by the Lord Skanda in his infant form. Skanda Mata has four arms and three eyes, holds the infant Skanda in her right upper arm and a lotus in her right hand which is slightly raised upwards. The left arm is in pose to grant boons with grace and in left lower hand which is raised also holds a lotus. She has a bright complexion and often depicted as seated on a lotus, because of that Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana. Devotees who worship this form of Goddess Parvati get the benefit of worshipping Lord Kartikeya.
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