Skandamata

Skandamata

Skandamātā is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Durga. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war god Kartikeya. She is four-armed, three-eyed, and rides on a lion.

About Skandamata in brief

Summary SkandamataSkandamātā is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Durga. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war god Kartikeya. She is four-armed, three-eyed, and rides on a lion. It is believed that she awards devotees with salvation, power, prosperity and treasures.

She can grant oceans of wisdom even to most illiterate person, if he happens to worship her.