Navratri Day 4 Devoted To Maa Kushmanda: Goddess of wealth and health; Puja vidhi

New Delhi: On the fourth day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda the Goddess who blesses devotees with wealth, health, and strength. It is believed Maa Kushmanda helps to get rid of all diseases and sufferings of the person who offers yellow fruits, flowers and clothes to the goddess. About Goddess Kushmanda After assuming the form of Siddhidatri, Goddess Parvati resided within the Sun's core to create energy for the universe. From then on, she became known as Goddess Kushmanda. She is a goddess with the power and ability to reside within the Sun. Her body's radiance and light are as radiant as the Sun itself. Navratri 2025: Do you know worship done at Kamakhya Temple without a Goddess Idol? The name Kushmanda is derived from three words: "ku" meaning small, "ushma" meaning warmth, and "anda" meaning cosmic egg. According to Hindu mythology, a single glimpse of Goddess Kushmanda's smile created the entire universe. She is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi because she has eight hands. She rides a lion and holds a kamandalu, a bow, a bada, and a lotus in her right hands, while her left hands hold a kalasha, a rosary, a mace, and a chakra. Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped with red flowers and blesses her devotees with wealth, health, and power. Where Is Maa Kushmanda Temple? This temple of Maa Kushmanda Devi is located in the Ghatampur area of Kanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. The temple is situated in the Ghatampur area between Sagar and Kanpur. Navratri Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Navadurga; Significance, story and mantra here History Of Kushmanda Temple There is no definitive information available about the age of this idol of Maa Kushmanda. Several folk tales are prevalent regarding this temple. According to one story, when Lord Shiva was traveling with the body of Maa Sati, Lord Vishnu cut her body into several pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra. Shaktipeeths were established wherever these body parts fell. It is believed that one of Maa Sati's body parts fell at this very spot, which is why this place became famous as a Shaktipeeth. Puja Vidhi Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and then begin the puja. Sprinkle Ganga water at the place of worship. Because Mother Kushmanda is very fond of the color red, devotees should use red clothing and offerings. Offer red flowers, a red scarf, and cosmetics such as vermillion, kajal, bangles, bindi, toenails, a comb, a mirror, and anklets. Devotees should also offer special offerings of malpua, halwa, and yogurt. Shri Kushmanda Mantra ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥ Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥ "Salutations to Goddess Kushmanda" or "Salute to Goddess Kushmanda"