Navratri 2023 Day 5: Maa Skandamata, Date, Puja Vidhi, Colour, Mantra and Significance

The fifth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skanda Mata, is celebrated with fasting and prayers. She is the mother of Lord Kartikeya and Lord Ganesha, represented with four hands and a white complexion. Devotees who worship her with devotion are relieved from negative thoughts and stress. Yellow is the color associated with Skanda Mata, and offerings of yellow clothes and flowers are made.