North Indian Traditions - Panchami

Presiding Devi: Skanda Mata

Presiding Graha: Budha

Bhog (sacred offering): Banana

Mantra:

Om Devi Skandamatayai Namaha

Stotra:

siṃhāsanagatā nityaṃ padmāśritakaradvayā |
śubhadāstu sadā devī skandamātā yaśasvinī ||