Neha Mangal

Mata Kushmanda is the fourth face of the Mother Goddess and is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. She possesses eight arms, holds weapons like trident, discus, sword, hook, mace, bow, arrow and two jars of Amrut (Elixir), blood and a mala. She mounts on a tiger and emanates a solar aura. Her one hand is always on abhayamudra from which she blesses all her devotees.

“Ku” means “a little”, “ushma” means “warmth” and “anda” means “the cosmic egg.” Therefore, Kushmanda Mata is considered to be the creator of the Universe. It is said that the Universe was a place full of negativity and darkness until she spread her light in all directions.

“Maa Kushmanda is related to the Anahata Chakra” On the Day 4 of Navratri, Kushmanda Mata is worshipped to gain health, wealth, and strength. It is believed that reciting the mantra of Kushmanda Mata on Navratri’s 4th-day  proves very propitious.

ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥

Om Devi Kushmanda Yai Namaha॥”

Kushmanda Mata created the whole universe (Brahmanda) by just flashing little bit of her smile. She also likes Bali of white pumpkin known as Kushmanda (कुष्माण्ड). Due to her association with Brahmanda and Kushmanda, She is popularly known as  Kushmanda Devi.

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