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Goddess Skandamata who is worshipped on the fifth day is also known as Panchami. Skandamata is a four-armed deity, who carries a lotus in two of her arms with a sacred Kamandalu and a bell in the other two. She also carries a little Kartikay on her lap and because of this Kartikay is also known as Skanda. She is seated on a lotus.

What to offer: Bananas is the favourite fruit of Goddess Skandamata.

The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. The goddess walks bare feet with a rudraksh mala in one hand and a sacred Kamandalu in the other. The meditative form of this goddess symbolises Goddess Parvati when she engaged in her deep meditation to please Lord Shiva.

What to offer: Goddess Brahmacharini is offered sugar for the longevity of the family members.