Skanda is one of the names of Subramanya or Lord Muruga or Kartik- the General of the Army of the Devas and the most handsome God. Skanda Mata is the mother of Kartik . She is also Known as Padmasana.
This is the motherly form of Durga and She is benevolent.
She is symbol of mother’s power and strength to save her son .
She is portrayed riding a ferocious Lion , having Four arms and holding her baby. Skanda is Seated on her lap.