
Goddess DurgaMotherhood
Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah (Navadurga: Skandamata)
ॐ
ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः
oṁ devī skandamātāyai namaḥ
Meaning
"Salutations to Skandamata, mother of Kartikeya, the Goddess in her most tender, protective, maternal form."
Why This Mantra
Worshipped on the fifth night of Navratri, Skandamata holds her child while still being ready for anything — the quiet strength behind every mother's tenderness.
Benefits
Maternal strength, nurturing protection
Today's Affirmation
Let your care for others today be gentle and strong at the same time.