As per mythological stories, Maa Kushmanda gave light, life and created the universe. This avatar of Maa Durga resides in the core of the Sun and hence is the cause of light.
All devotees of Maa Durga are celebrating the nine auspicious days of Chaitra Navratri. Tomorrow is the fourth day and it is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda who is believed to be full of energy. The name Kushmanda comes from three words – ‘Ku’, ‘Ushma’ and ‘Anda’. Ku means little, Ushma means warmth and Anda means egg. So, Kushmanda stands for someone who created the universe like a small cosmic egg.
The goddess is known for wiping out darkness to spread light. Devotees worship her to get good health in life.
As per belief, worshipping Kushmanda helps one in decision-making and also enhances intellect level. Devotees of Kushmanda gain good vision and mental strength.
As per mythological stories, Maa Kushmanda gave light, life and created the universe. This avatar of Maa Durga resides in the core of the Sun and hence is the cause of light.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 4: Date, timing and shubh muhurat
This year, Chaitra Navratri commenced on April 9, 2024, and will continue until April 17, 2024.
The fourth day of Chaitra Navratri will start at 3:04 PM on April 11 and conclude at 1:11 PM on the following day, April 12. After this, the fifth day, known as Panchami, will begin. Devotees can perform worship and sadhana of Goddess Kushmanda until 1:11 PM.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 4: Puja Vidhi
To worship Maa Kushmanda, you should start by worshipping Lord Ganesha by praying for the strength to complete all Navratri-vrat with all dedication. You should offer various shringar items to Maa Kushmanda’s idol. These include, sindoor, mehendi, kajal, bindi, bangles, toe ring, comb, aalta, mirror, anklets, perfume, earrings, nosepin, necklace, red chunri, mahavar, hairpins etc.
In the form of prasad, you should offer malpuas, halwa or curd, which you can later give to the priests of a Durga temple.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 4: Mantras
ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥
Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥
सुरासम्पूर्ण कलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥
Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha।
Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
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