Navratri: The reason behind worship of Goddess Kushmanda in its 4th day

The goddess is worshiped as Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri.  This goddess is known as Kushmanda because of her slow, mild laughter that created the egg, the universe.  When there was no creation, there was darkness all around, then this goddess had created the universe with her godly humour.  That is why it has been called the Adi Swaroopa or Adi Shakti of the universe.

 

 This goddess has eight arms, hence she is called Ashtabhuja.  In his seven hands, respectively, are kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus-flower, nectar-filled urn, chakra and mace.  In the eighth hand, there is a chanting rosary giving all the siddhis and funds.

The vehicle of this goddess is a lion and she loves the sacrifice of pottery.  In culture, Kumhada is called Kushmanda, hence this goddess is known as Kushmanda.  The abode of this goddess is in the world within the solar system.  Only these have the power to stay in the sun world.  That is why the radiance and radiance of his body is as radiant as the sun.  The ten directions are illuminated by his own brilliance.  His effulgence pervades all the objects and beings of the universe.

This goddess should be worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri with a calm and pure heart.  By this the diseases and sorrows of the devotees are destroyed and he gets life, fame, strength and health.  This goddess is pleased with only a short service and devotion and blesses.  One who worships with a sincere heart easily attains the supreme position.

 

 After worshiping according to the law, the devotee starts experiencing a subtle sense of grace within a short time.  This goddess frees him from ailments and diseases and gives him happiness, prosperity and progress.  Ultimately, the devotees should always be ready in the worship of this goddess. 

Worship Method:

First of all worship the Kalash and the deity present in it. Then other deities should be worshipped, after worshiping them, start worshiping Goddess Kushmanda. On this day one should wake up early in the morning and take a bath and worship the goddess with flowers in her hands. After this, take a vow of fasting, worship and then worship all the established deities including Mother Kushmanda. Then listen to the story of the mother, meditate while chanting her mantras, and in the end, after performing the aarti, after distributing prasad, complete the worship. In the end, offer malpua or petha made of pumpkin (pumpkin) to the mother.

Kushmanda Devi Mantra:

Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupen Sanstha|

Namastasya Namasthasai Namastasya Namo Namah||

The fruit is obtained by worship

 It is believed that whatever is offered to Mother Kushmanda with reverence, she happily accepts it. But the enjoyment of Malpua is very dear to Mother Kushmanda.