On the fourth day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga. She is revered as the creator of the universe, the one whose divine smile brought light to the cosmos. Her very name reflects this, Ku means little, Ushma means energy, and Anda means cosmic egg. Thus, Maa Kushmanda is the mother who generated the universe with her radiant energy when there was nothing but darkness.
According to legend, before creation began, the universe was void and shrouded in darkness. It was Maa Kushmanda who, with her dazzling smile, produced a cosmic spark that gave birth to life, time, and the celestial bodies. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and a jar of nectar, while riding a lion. Her form radiates warmth and vitality, reminding us of the sun’s energy that sustains the world.
Devotees believe Maa Kushmanda resides in the heart of the sun, bestowing health, energy, and prosperity upon her worshippers. She is the source of life force, granting inner strength, courage, and positivity. Worship on this day is said to remove diseases, sorrows, and negative energies, filling one’s life with brightness and balance.
On the fourth day of Navratri, devotees offer flowers, fruits, and the sacred pumpkin (Kushmanda), which is considered her favorite. By meditating on her form, one invokes creativity, clarity, and divine blessings.
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