Skandamata Aarti (जय स्कंद माता)
Fifth day of Navratri (Panchamii Tithi), Kartikeya Jayanti
About this Aarti
Skandamata is the fifth form of Goddess Durga worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri — She is the divine mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) and grants liberation to devotees.
Fifth day of Navratri (Panchamii Tithi), Kartikeya Jayanti
Significance & Importance
Skandamata — fifth of the nine Navadurga forms — is the divine mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), and 'Jai Skandamata' is the aarti of her fifth-day Navratri worship. She holds her infant son in her lap while embodying the fierce maternal grace of the Goddess.
Her form is four-armed and of radiant fair complexion. She carries infant Skanda in one right arm, holds a lotus in another, and displays the varada mudra. Her mount is the lion — symbol of courage — yet she is also Padmasana, seated upon the lotus, evoking purity and the calm of liberated consciousness.
Skanda, her divine son Kartikeya, is the commander of the celestial armies, worshipped as Murugan in South India. By honouring Skandamata, devotees seek her maternal grace and Skanda's blessings. Tradition holds that contemplating her on the fifth day of Navratri brings wisdom and grace on the path to liberation.
The aarti is sung on the fifth night of both Chaitra and Sharad Navratri. Devotees offer bananas, white flowers and white sweets. Her worship is especially cherished by parents praying for the well-being of their children.
English Transliteration
Jai Skandamata, Namo Skandamata.
Navratri Pancham Swaroopa, Sur-Muni-Jan Daata.
Jai Skandamata.
Skand Kumar Ki Mata, Devsena Maa.
Kamal Pushp Par Aasan, Karti Jag Ka Kalyaan.
Jai Skandamata.
Shwet Varna Sundar Roop, Chaar Bhuja Dhari.
Kartikeya Ko God Mein, Seva Kare Bhari.
Jai Skandamata.
Pancham Navratri Mein, Jo Inhen Dhyata.
Manokamnaen Poorn Hoti, Inki Kripa Se Daata.
Jai Skandamata.
Moksh Dwar Khulte Hain, Skand Mata Dhyan Se.
Kailash Ka Marg Mile, Inki Anugrah Se.
Jai Skandamata.Verse-by-Verse Meaning
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Jai Skandamata, Namo Skandamata. / Navratri Pancham Swaroopa, Sur-Muni-Jan Daata.
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Victory to you, O Skandamata; salutations to you, O Skandamata. Worshipped as the fifth form of Navratri, you are the bestower (of blessings) upon the gods, the sages and the devotees.
Jai Skandamata.
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Victory to you, O Skandamata. (Refrain — repeated at the end of every stanza)
Skand Kumar Ki Mata, Devsena Maa. / Kamal Pushp Par Aasan, Karti Jag Ka Kalyaan.
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You are the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya) Kumar, the mother Devasena (presiding deity of the army of the gods). Seated upon a lotus flower, you work for the welfare of the whole world.
Jai Skandamata.
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Shwet Varna Sundar Roop, Chaar Bhuja Dhari. / Kartikeya Ko God Mein, Seva Kare Bhari.
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Your complexion is white and your form is beautiful; you bear four arms. Holding the child Kartikeya in your lap, you render boundless loving care (to him).
Jai Skandamata.
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(refrain / repeated)
Pancham Navratri Mein, Jo Inhen Dhyata. / Manokamnaen Poorn Hoti, Inki Kripa Se Daata.
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On the fifth day of Navratri, whoever meditates upon her — by the grace of this compassionate, bestowing Mother their heartfelt wishes are fulfilled.
Jai Skandamata.
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(refrain / repeated)
Moksha Dwaar Khulte Hain, Skand Mata Dhyan Se. / Kailash Ka Marg Mile, Inki Anugrah Se.
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By meditating on Skandamata the doors of liberation (moksha) open; by her grace one finds the path to Kailash (the abode of Shiva).
Jai Skandamata.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Skandamata Aarti be recited?
Fifth day of Navratri (Panchamii Tithi), Kartikeya Jayanti
What are the benefits of reciting the Skandamata Aarti?
Reciting the Skandamata Aarti with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Skandamata, steady the mind, dispel negativity, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere at home. It is offered as an act of bhakti (loving devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material result.
Where can I read the complete Skandamata Aarti lyrics?
VedKosh provides the complete Skandamata Aarti lyrics dedicated to Skandamata (स्कंदमाता) in both Hindi and English (with transliteration for regional readers), along with its meaning and a printable/downloadable version.