Celebrating Skandmata: Mother Goddess of Motherly Love on Navratri

Skandmata is counted among the most tender aspects of Goddess Durga. Artistic depictions often show her seated on a lotus, cradling the youthful Kartikeya, which has earned her the epithet Padmasana Devi. This imagery reinforces the belief that a mother not only protects her children but also inspires courage, righteousness and spiritual growth. In Indian culture, the mother figure stands for sacrifice, compassion and guardianship, and Skandmata’s worship strengthens these ideals among adherents.