Navratri 4th Day: Maa Kushmanda, Know the Worship Method and Mantra

Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi: 9 forms of Maa Durga are worshipped during Navratri. Among these, Goddess Kushmanda is the fourth form.

There is a tradition of worshipping Goddess Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri. By worshipping Maa Kushmanda on this day, devotees attain life, fame, strength and health.

This year, in Chaitra Navratri 2024, the worship of Maa Kushmanda (Maa Kushmanda Puja) will take place on April 12, 2024.

So let us know in this blog of Vama – How to worship Goddess Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri?

Who is Maa Kushmanda?

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Mata Kushmanda is called the goddess of energy. The name of this incarnation of Maa Durga is made up of three words – 1- ‘Ku’ meaning small, 2- ‘Ushma’ meaning energy and 3- ‘Anda’ meaning a sphere.

That is, the full meaning of the name of Maa Kushmanda is – a small ball of energy.

It is said that when there was darkness all around in the universe, Maa Durga appeared in this form and created the universe by creating light all around.

For this reason, Maa Kushmanda is also known as Adi Swarupa.

Now let us know here what is the worship method and mantra of Mata Kushmanda?

Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi

• On Chaturthi, April 12, 2024, after taking bath in the morning, meditate on Maa Kushmanda.
• After cleaning the place where you have done Ghatasthapana, place the idol or photo of Mata Kushmanda on a red cloth.
• Now apply Tilak to Mother Kushmanda with Kumkum and Akshat.
• Worship the mother duly by showing incense near the picture of Mata Kushmanda.
• Mother Kushmanda loves green colour, hence offers green flowers and offerings to her.
• Before concluding the puja, recite mantras worshipping Goddess Kushmanda.
• After that you should recite Durga Saptashati and Kushmanda Mata Aarti.
• By reciting these mantras all the wishes are fulfilled.

Maa Kushmanda Bhog (Maa Kushmanda Prasad)

Maa’s worship is considered incomplete without offering food. Therefore, make sure to offer Prasad to Mata Kushmanda. There is a tradition of offering Malpua on this day.

If for some reason you are unable to offer Malpua, you can also offer jaggery to the Mother Goddess.

By offering Malpua to Mata Kushmanda, the Mata becomes pleased and blesses us with happiness and prosperity.

Maa Kushmanda Mantra

Om Hrim Devyai Namah, Vande Vanchita Kaamaarthe 

Chandrardhakritashekharam, Simharoodhaashtabhuja 

Kooshmaandayashasvaneem, Om Aim Hreem Kleem 

Kooshmaandayai Namah, Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu, Maa 

Kushmanda Rupena Pratishthana, Namastasyai Namastasyai, 

Namastasyai Namo Namah.”

Maa Kushmanda Aarti

“Kushmanda Jay Jag Sukhdaani,

Mujh Par Daya Karo Maharani.

Pingla Jwala Mukhi Niraali,

Shakumbhari Maa Bholi Bhali.

Lakho Naam Niraale Tere,

Bhakt Ke Matwale Tere.

Bhima Parvat Par Hai Dera,

Sweekaro Pranaam Ye Mera.

Sabki Sunati Ho Jagdambi,

Sukh Pahunchti Ho Maa Ambe.

Tere Darshan Ka Main Pyaasa,

Poorn Kar Do Meri Aasha.

Maa Ke Mann Mein Mamta Bhaari,

Kyun Na Sunegi Arz Hamari.

Tere Dar Par Kiya Hai Dera,

Door Karo Maa Sankat Mera.

Mere Kaaraj Poore Kar Do,

Mere Tum Bhandaare Bhar Do.

Tera Daas Tujhe Hi Dhyaaye,

Bhakt Tere Dar Sheesh Jhukaye.”

Maa Kushmanda Vrat Story

According to hindu religion, it is said that when creation did not exist, this goddess has made the universe. This is the original form, the original power of the universe. Their residence is in the inner world of the solar system. Only they have the ability and power to reside there.

The radiance and glow of their bodies are as bright as the Sun. By worshipping Goddess Kushmanda, all the diseases and sorrows of the devotees cure. Their devotion increases life span, fame, strength and health. Mother Kushmanda is going to be happy with very little service and devotion.

This was about the worship method of Maa Kushmanda Devi (maa kushmanda ki puja vidhi) and mantras. For information about other pujas and mantras of Sanatan Dharma, stay connected with the Vama app.