Maa Durga the supreme goddess and embodiment of feminine and creative energy. She is worshiped in nine different forms and together is known as Nav Durga. She is the Divine Mother who protects the Universe.
Skanda Mata
Fifth name of Durga is "Skanda Mata". The daughter of Himalaya, after observing penance got married with Shiva. She had a son named "Skanda (Kartikeya), a leader of the army of Gods. Skanda Mata is a deity of fire. Skanda is seated in her lap. She has three eyes and four hands. She is white and seated on a lotus Two hands hold lotuses while the other 2 hands respectively display defending and granting gestures.
Sinhasangata Nityam Padmashritkardwaya
Shubhdastu Sada Devi Skandmata Yashasvini
