The fifth day of Navratri is the day of worship of Skandamata. Mother who opens the doors of salvation is the ultimate comforter. Mother fulfills all the desires of her devotees. Paras family under the leadership of Paras Bhai and Paras Bhai Ji celebrates this day every year with full enthusiasm and devotion.

Worship of Skandamata

Paras Parivaar worship Skandamata on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, first of all take a bath and wear clean clothes. After this, install the picture or idol of Skandamata on the pedestal in the temple or worship place of the house. Purify with Gangajal, then take water in a Kalash, put some coins in it and place it on the pedestal. Now take a resolution to worship. After this, apply roli-kumkum to Skandamata and offer naivedya. Now do the Aarti of the mother with incense and lamp and chant mantras. Skand Mata loves white color very much. Therefore, devotees should wear white clothes and offer bananas to the mother. It is believed that by doing this, the mother blesses to remain healthy forever.

The story of Goddess Skandamata

According to mythology, there was a demon named Tarakasur, he did penance and got the boon of immortality from Brahma ji. But Brahma ji said that whoever has come to this world has to leave one day or the other. Listening to Brahma ji, Tarakasur asked for the boon that only Lord Shiva's son can kill him. After which Tarakasur created havoc all around. Gradually his terror had increased a lot. But no one could end Tarakasur. Because his end was possible only at the hands of Lord Shiva's son Kartikeya. Then on the request of the gods, Lord Shiva took a physical form and married Mother Parvati. After which Mother Parvati took the form of Skandamata to train her son Skanda i.e. Kartikeya for war. After taking training for war from Skandamata, Kartikeya ended Tarakasur.

Skandmata  favorite food and color

According to religious belief, the favorite food of Goddess Skandmata is banana. It is auspicious to offer kheer along with banana in the worship of Skandmata. Apart from this, it is auspicious to wear yellow and white color in the worship of Skandmata.

Tradition of worship of Mother Skandmata in Paras family
The Paras family, which follows the values of Sanatan Dharma, organizes special havan, worship and bhajan evenings every Navratri. This event is conducted in a grand manner under the guidance of Paras Bhai and Paras Bhai Ji. Devotees worship the mother with full devotion and express their faith at her feet.

Havan and Bhajan Sandhya

The Paras Parivaar specially organizes havans, in which Hindu brothers participate enthusiastically. In the bhajan evening, devotees sing praises of the mother and the atmosphere becomes devotional. Havan and bhajan evening make people's mind devotional and absorbed in God.

Mantra of Skandamata

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Skandamata Rupena Samsthita.

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

Benefits of the grace of Maa Skandamata

Skandamata Puja facilitates the path of salvation.

All the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by worshipping her.

Courage and self-confidence increase.

Mutual harmony and love remains in the Paras family.

Conclusion

The worship of Maa Skandamata in the Paras family is not just a tradition, but a symbol of faith and devotion. The rich traditions of Hinduism are followed in this event under the leadership of Paras Bhai and Paras Bhai Ji. This kind of worship not only brings spiritual peace, but also brings unity and positive energy to all the members of the Paras family. It is our prayer that with the grace of Maa Skandamata, the life of all the devotees remains happy and prosperous.