Sunday, October 6, 2024

Navratri 2024 Day 4, Maa Kushmanda



Maa Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri. Maa Kushmanda is believed to be the creator of the world. The fourth avatar of Adi Shakti, Maa Kushmanda created the world (Brahmanda) with her divine smile. Kushmanda, where ‘Ku’ means small, ‘ushma’ means energy or warmth, and ‘anda’ means cosmic egg.

As per Hindu mythology, Maa Kushmanda is the creator of the universe. With her divine smile, she spread light and energy when the universe was just a big void and nothing existed. It is also said her powers provided strength to the sun, and she can reside in the core of the sun. Maa Kushmanda, also known as Ashtabhuja, is portrayed with eight arms holding a lotus, arrow, mace, nectar jar, rosemary, and discus. She is perched atop a tiger. Maa Kushmanda governs the planet Mercury. Worshipping her is significant as she blesses with good health and vitality. She brings harmony to your life by ending all pains and sorrows.

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