स्कन्दमाता
Skandamata
Iconography
A four-armed, fair-complexioned form riding a lion and seated on a lotus. She holds lotuses in two hands and cradles the infant Skanda (Kartikeya) on her lap, the remaining hand in the abhaya mudra.
Significance
The Devi as the mother of Skanda — the universal mother. She is worshipped for wisdom and for the wellbeing of one's children.
Worship mantra
Mantra text
oṁ devī skandamātāyai namaḥ
Transliteration is under scholarly review — treat as provisional.
Om, salutations to Goddess Skandamata.
Dhyana shloka
Mantra text
siṃhāsanagatā nityaṃ padmāśritakaradvayā | śubhadāstu sadā devī skandamātā yaśasvinī ||
Transliteration is under scholarly review — treat as provisional.
Ever seated upon her lion-throne, her two hands resting on lotuses — may the glorious Goddess Skandamata always be the bestower of good fortune.
Bhog for the day
Banana