Navratri Day 4 - Maa Kushmanda Puja

Navratri 4th day is dedicated to worship of Maa Kushmanda - The fourth form of the NavDurga. Kushmanda symbolizes as Ku means little, Ushma means energy and Anda means cosmic egg. Here the whole universe is represented as a cosmic egg and the Devi is believed to end the darkness with her divine smile. Maa Kushmanda has eight hands; because of that, she is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. In 2020, Chaitra Navratri day 4 (Chaturthi) falls on Saturday, 28 March; and Shardiya Navratri Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2020.

2020 Navratri Day 4 Details

– Favorite flower: Jasmine
– Color of the Day: Royal Blue
– Deity: Goddess Kushmanda
– Mantra: 'Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah'
– Worship Date: 4th day of Navratri (Chaturthi)
– Ruling Planet: Sun (Surya)
– Day 4 Magha Gupta Navratri: Tuesday, 28 January 2020
– Day 4 Chaitra Navratri: Saturday, 28 March 2020
– Day 4 Ashadha Gupta Navratri: Thursday, 25 June 2020
– Day 4 Shardiya Navratri: Tuesday, 20 October 2020

About Maa Kushmanda

Goddess Parvati is believed to stay and reside in the center of the sun and liberate energy to the universe and hence took the avatar of Maa Kushmanda. It is said that she is as radiant as the sun and possesses healing powers. She can be seen riding a lioness and has eight hands. She has Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada and Kamal in the right hands and AmritKalash, Jap Mala, Gada and Chakra in the left hands in that order.

Navratri 4th day Puja

Kushmanda puja is performed on the 4th day of Navratri (Chaturthi). As per vidhi-vidhan, only a few steps are taken on the devotional path of the devotee, the devotee becomes a subtle experience of his grace. This sad condition becomes pleasant and easy for the devotee. Her worship is the most accessible and straightforward way for human beings to fly freely from the Bhavsagar. On this day as far as possible, the braggart married woman should be worshiped. After feeding yogurt, halva in the food, fruits should be presented after the dry fruits and dried fruits and good luck to the lady. By which mother is happy And gives the desired results to its devotees.

Significance

Navratri 4th day puja brings you good health, bestow wealth and strength. It is believed that all the power to bestow Siddhis and Niddhis are located in her Jap Mala. The devotees are blessed with extreme energy and power by worshiping Maa Kushmanda on Navratri.

Navratri 4th Day Aarti and Mantra

Must read: Navratri mantras for all nine days

Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah,

Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha,
Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me.

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita,
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.

Dhyana

Vande Vanchhita Kamarthe Chandrardhakritashekharam,
Simharudha Ashtabhuja Kushmanda Yashasvinim.
Bhaswara Bhanu Nibham Anahata Sthitam Chaturtha Durga Trinetram,
Kamandalu, Chapa, Bana, Padma, Sudhakalasha, Chakra, Gada, Japawatidharam.
Patambara Paridhanam Kamaniyam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam,
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala, Manditam.
Praphulla Vadanamcharu Chibukam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham,
Komalangi Smeramukhi Shrikanti Nimnabhi Nitambanim.

Stotra

Durgatinashini Tvamhi Daridradi Vinashanim,
Jayamda Dhanada Kushmande Pranamamyaham.
Jagatamata Jagatakatri Jagadadhara Rupanim,
Charachareshwari Kushmande Pranamamyaham.
Trailokyasundari Tvamhi Duhkha Shoka Nivarinim,
Paramanandamayi, Kushmande Pranamamyaham.
Hamsarai Mein Shira Patu Kushmande Bhavanashinim,
Hasalakarim Netrecha, Hasaraushcha Lalatakam.
Kaumari Patu Sarvagatre, Varahi Uttare Tatha,
Purve Patu VaishnaviIndrani Dakshine Mama.
Digvidikshu Sarvatreva Kum Bijam Sarvadavatu.

Aarti

कूष्माण्डा जय जग सुखदानी। मुझ पर दया करो महारानी॥
पिङ्गला ज्वालामुखी निराली। शाकम्बरी माँ भोली भाली॥
लाखों नाम निराले तेरे। भक्त कई मतवाले तेरे॥
भीमा पर्वत पर है डेरा। स्वीकारो प्रणाम ये मेरा॥
सबकी सुनती हो जगदम्बे। सुख पहुँचती हो माँ अम्बे॥
तेरे दर्शन का मैं प्यासा। पूर्ण कर दो मेरी आशा॥
माँ के मन में ममता भारी। क्यों ना सुनेगी अरज हमारी॥
तेरे दर पर किया है डेरा। दूर करो माँ संकट मेरा॥
मेरे कारज पूरे कर दो। मेरे तुम भंडारे भर दो॥
तेरा दास तुझे ही ध्याए। भक्त तेरे दर शीश झुकाए॥