Name mantra
ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः ॥
Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah
oṃ devī skandamātāyai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Skandamata.
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Skandamata Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Skandamata — “Mother of Skanda” — the fifth of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 5 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the fifth day of Navaratri
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Skandamata Mantra
Son of Kali · Sacred Navaratri Chants
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Skandamata Mantra Lyrics with Meaning
Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.
Prayer (Prarthana)
सिंहासनगता नित्यं पद्माञ्चितकरद्वया ।
Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya
siṃhāsanagatā nityaṃ padmāñcitakaradvayā
Ever seated on her lion throne, two of her hands adorned with lotuses,
शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी ॥
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini
śubhadāstu sadā devī skandamātā yaśasvinī
may glorious Goddess Skandamata always bring us blessings.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Skandamata Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ skandamātā rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Skandamata —
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ
salutations to her, salutations to her, salutations to her, again and again.
About Skandamata Mantra
Skandamata — “mother of Skanda” — is the fifth form of Durga, worshipped on the fifth day of Navaratri. Skanda, also called Kartikeya or Murugan, is the warrior son of Shiva and Parvati.
She sits on a lotus upon a lion, holding the infant Skanda on her lap. She shows the Goddess as a mother: fierce in protection, endlessly tender in love.
Devotees say that worshipping her blesses you twice, because the child Skanda is worshipped along with her.
The Stories Inside the Hymn
The mother of the divine general
The demon Taraka could only be defeated by a son of Shiva. Skanda was born for that purpose and grew up to lead the army of the gods to victory.
Skandamata is the mother behind that victory — the love that raises courage in the next generation.
How to Chant Skandamata Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 5 of Navaratri (Panchami), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Skandamata
How many times
The name mantra 108 times on a mala; the prayer and praise once or three times.
- 1
Light a lamp before an image of Durga or Skandamata, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah” on a mala.
- 4
Close with the Ya Devi praise and a bow.
Pronunciation Guide
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
skandamātāyai
skun-da-maa-taa-yai.
mā̃
maa with a nasal ending (Hindi “Maa,” Mother).
The music
Sacred Navaratri Chants – Navadurga Mantras – Devi Stotras
by Son of Kali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of Navaratri is Skandamata worshipped?
Skandamata is the fifth of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 5 (Panchami) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Skandamata?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Skandamata.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Skandamata mean?
“Mother of Skanda.” The About section above explains the meaning and her story.
What are the nine forms of Durga?
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri — one for each night of Navaratri. The Navadurga Stotram names all nine.