Maa Kushmanda is worshiped with rituals on the fourth day of Navratri. This year two auspicious yogas are being formed on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri. These yogas are considered very auspicious in astrology. Know you too
Tuesday, April 5, is the fourth day of Navratri. This day is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth form of Maa Durga. According to the scriptures, she is known as Kushmanda Devi because of her dim smile and giving birth to the universe from her belly. Maa Kushmanda is the symbol of Goddess of Brightness. It is believed that all the creatures of the universe are bright, it is the gift of mother Kushmanda. Know Mother Swaroop, Bhog, Worship Method, Auspicious Colors and Mantra-
This auspicious yoga is being formed on the fourth day of Navratri-
On the fourth day of Navratri i.e. on 5th April, Preeti Yoga will remain till 8 am. After this Ayushman Yoga will start. According to the scriptures, Preeti and Ayushman yoga are counted among the auspicious yogas. There is a recognition of getting success in the work done in these yogas.
Form of Maa Kushmanda
Maa Kushmanda has eight arms. Mother is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. In his seven hands, respectively, kamandala, bow, arrow, lotus-flower, nectar-filled urn, chakra and mace are held. In the eighth hand there is a japamala. Mother rides a lion.
Auspicious color of the fourth day of Navratri-
Wearing green color on the fourth day of Navratri is considered auspicious. It is believed that green color is very dear to Maa Kushmanda.
Bhog of Maa Kushmanda
Malpua is offered to Maa Kushmanda. It is believed that by offering this bhog, Maa Kushmanda is pleased and showers her blessings on the devotees.
Auspicious time for the fourth day of Navratri-
Brahma Muhurta - 04:35 AM to 05:21 AM
Abhijit Muhurta - 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM 9
Vijay Muhurta - 02:30 PM to 03:20 PM
Twilight Muhurta-06:29 PM to 06:53 PM
Amrit Kaal - 02:14 PM to 03:59 PM
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga - 06:07 AM to 04:52 PM
Ravi Yoga - 06:07 AM to 04:52 PM
Maa Kushmanda worship method-
First of all retire from bath etc.
After this, after meditating on Maa Kushmanda, offer her incense, scent, intact, red flowers, white potpourri, fruits, dry fruits and good luck items.
After this, offer halwa and curd to mother Kushmanda. You can then take it as prasad.
Take maximum care of mother.
At the end of the puja, perform aarti of the mother.
Goddess Kushmanda Mantra-
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupen Sanstha.
Namastasya Namasthasai Namastasya Namo Namah:
