Skandamata The fifth day of Navratri is for Skandamata- mother of the war God Skanda (Kartikey). She rides a ferocious lion and carries Lord Skanda(infant) in her lap. It is believed that she was chosen as the commander in chief of war against the demon, thereby she is also recognized as the “Goddess of Fire.” The iconography of this female God is depicted with four hands, a lotus flower in her upper two hands, one hand in Abhaya Mudra, and one right hand, she carries Skanda. She is often pictured seated on a lotus flower and is referred to as Padamasani. #9shadesofsugar #navratrispecial #navratri #navratrimakeup #navdurga #skandmata #indianculture #festivalsofindia #navratri2022 #navratrigarba #navratrivibes