Term #Skandamata signifies that she is the mother of #LordSkanda also known as #LordKartikeya. Maa mounts on the ferocious lion, carries baby #Murugan with six faces on her lap.
She is depicted with four hands.Carries lotus flowers in her upper two hand,holds baby #Skanda in one of her right hands and keeps the other in #AbhayaMudra.She sits on a lotus flower hence also known as Goddess #Padmasana.
Praying her purifies the hearts and helps attaining universal salvation.Maa #Skandmata is also known as '#GoddessofFire’ because of her power to protect people from evil powers.
Devotees offer Banana and/or any other fruit as bhog to Maa.
Mantrav : ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः॥
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This form of #MaaDurga rides on a lion carrying ten weapons in her hands, has three eyes and a half moon decorating her forehead.She has four hands, two on her left has lotus flowers and the right hands are in Abhaya and Varada mudras symbolizing fearlessness and abundance.
Maa Katyayani was born to Katyayana Rishi's house and hence she is called Katyayani.According to Hindu mythology,Goddess Durga assumed the form of Katyayani to destroy the demon #Mahisasura hence known as the #warriorgoddess
#DeviKushmanda is known as the creator and her name is believed to signify the same "Ku" stands for a little, "Ushma" means warmth and Anda means cosmic egg.
This avatar eliminates darkness by giving birth to light,created the Brahmanda with her divine smile that radiated incredible energy.Since Goddess #Parvati began to live inside the center of the Sun, she started to radiate a distinct kind of energy to the universe.
On 3rd day of #Navaratri, Maa #Durga is worshipped in the form of #Chandraghant Devi, called the Goddess of spiritual and internal power, and embodies serenity.
After a marriage, Lord Shiva adorned the Goddesses #Parvati forehead with a Chandra made from chandan. This is the reason due to which she is known as #Chandraghanta.
She has ten arms and three eyes, with Shiva’s crescent moon on her forehead. She has golden complexion and is ready for war.
She wears a mala of bells which terrifies demons, as they attempt the silencing of bells, of articulation.
First day of #Navratri is known as '#Pratipada' and the most important ritual on 'Pratipada' is '#Ghatasthapana' or the'#KalashSthapana'. #DrikPanchang says goddess governs the moon- provider of all fortunes.She cleans dregs from the hearts of her worshippers
Pictorial depiction shows -she holds the #Trishul(trident) 🔱in the right hand, a pink lotus in the left, a crescent adorns her forehead.
1.#Highsidelying:
Prop up a number of pillows on the bed
Lie on your side with your head placed on the topmost pillow.
Head and neck should be properly supported with your knees to remain bent.
2. #Forwardleansitting:
Sit on a chair,lean gently and slightly forward to rest your arms on your lap.
If you have a table in front of you, then you can lean forwards from the waist to rest your head and neck on the table with the help of a pillow or cushion if needed.