Manisha Das

Navratri Day 5: Rituals And Offerings For Maa Skandamata

Fruits

 Bananas are particularly favored as offerings. You can offer whole bananas or prepare dishes like banana porridge or sweet pooris using ripe bananas.

Flowers

 Yellow flowers are traditionally offered to Maa Skandamata, symbolizing joy and prosperity. Red flowers like hibiscus may also be included.

Other Offering

Kumkum

Diya And Incense

 Light a diya made of desi ghee and burn incense sticks to purify the worship space.

Bhog

Prepare a banana-based bhog, which holds special significance on this day.