Embrace Divine Energy: Worship Mother Kushmanda on Navratri’s Fourth Day

On the fourth day of Navratri in 2024, October 6, special worship of Mother Kushmanda should be performed. Mother Kushmanda is the fourth form of Navadurga. It is said that she is the goddess of the universe. When the world was enveloped in darkness, she created the universe with her gentle smile and willpower, which is why she is called Kushmanda.

Form of Mother Kushmanda

Mother Kushmanda’s form is highly divine. She has eight arms, holding a Kamandal, a bow, arrows, a lotus flower, a pot of nectar, a discus, and a mace. She also holds a Siddha Mala. Mother resides in the solar system, and her radiance makes the Sun so bright.

Benefits of Worshipping Mother Kushmanda

On the fourth day of Navratri, worshipping Maa Kushmanda is done. Mother grants desired blessings even with minimal worship and devotion. Her grace bestows longevity, fame, wealth, and offspring. If you wish to gain maximum benefit in a short time, you should pray to Mother Kushmanda. As the mother of the universe, her grace bestows all happiness in one go. Major illnesses are also alleviated by her blessings. If there is stagnation in business or a lack of fame in life, worshipping Mother Kushmanda is beneficial. Her grace removes all doshas related to the planet Mercury.

How to Worship Mother Kushmanda

Wake up early on the day of worship. First, take a bath and Sankalp to observe a fast while worshipping the Mother.

While worshipping Mother Kushmanda, be sure to offer cardamom.

Also, offer Kushmanda (a type of pumpkin) as a gift.

Offer as much cardamom as possible during the puja.

Recite the Durga Saptashati.

Offer sweet treats like halwa or kheer to the Mother.

Mantra of Mother Kushmanda

Vande Vanchhita Kamarthe Chandrarghakrit Shikharam
Simharoodha Ashtabhujam Kushmanda Yashasvini