Replugging the 5th Episode of Devi-Mahatmyam, the story of Third Charitra, leading to slaying of Asuras Shumbha-Nishumbha.

The Devi Mahatmyam - Episode 5.
An overview of the battles fought between Devi and Shumbha-Nishumbha as mentioned in Uttam Charitra 🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹

The fifth avatar of Maa Durga, Skandamata is worshipped today

Skanda is another name of Bhagwan Kartikeya (Maa Parvati's son) thus Skandamata simply means mother of Kartikeya. It is another Rupa of Maa Parvati. Thus Maa Skandamata is worshipped as the mother of a supremely gifted child. When one worships Maa Skandamata, Bhagwan Kartikeya  is automatically  worshipped as he is sitting in her lap.

In this form, she has four arms, in one she holds Bhagwan Kartikeya, in 2nd and 3rd she holds Lotus and with the fourth hand blesses her devotees.

Her worship leads to peace,  prosperity and salvation.