Maa Kushmanda devi is worshiped on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri. This incarnation of Maa Durga represents the source of happiness for everyone. The Kushmanda meaning 'the creator of the universe' is derived from three words. Ku means something, Ushma indicates heat, and Anda means creation or universe.

About Kushmanda Devi

Possessing eight arms, Kushmanda devi is also the Ashtabhuja. In all her hands, she holds elements such as the rosary, arrow, bow, chakra, mace, Kamaddalu, lotus, and an urn of nectar for good health and longevity. Her devotees are blessed with Ashta Siddhi, i.e., eight sources of knowledge, and Navnidhi - nine types of wealth.

Maa Kushmanda sits on a lion, which represents Dharma. She lives in the center of the Sun and controls the operation of the Surya Lok. Worshipers should pray with a peaceful and dedicated mind. In Sanskrit, Kushmand means pumpkin; hence Mata likes the sacrifice of pumpkin. To seek blessings from the Day 4 Navratri Goddess, devotees can also offer saffron cloth, rudraksha beads, and marigold flowers. Worshiping her removes troubles, sorrows, and obstacles from the life of her devotees. Not only this, but the native also gets the blessings of name, fame, health, and strength.

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Date of Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 4 

On the Chaitra Shukla Paksha Chaturthi date, Goddess Durga’s incarnation Maa Kushmanda is worshiped. This year, the 4th day of Chaitra Navratri will fall on March 25, 2023. The favorite color of Maa Kushmanda is green, and the flower to offer is the night's queen. To do any kind of auspicious work, such as buying a house, vehicle, or inauguration, Chaturthi is preferred as it is regarded as the most favorable day of Chaitra month.

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Maa Kushmanda Puja Rituals 

• Wake up before sunrise on the 4th day of Chaitra Navratri and bathe.
• Cleanse the temple properly and begin performing the rituals to worship the day 4 Navratri Goddess.
• Offer red flowers such as hibiscus or rose flowers.
• Perform the vermilion, Naivedya, light the lamp, incense, etc. 
• Wear green-colored clothes while doing the Maa Kushmanda Pooja.
• In bhog, offer curd, petha, or halwa to Maa Kushmanda devi.
• As per Maa Kushmanda's story belief, Malpua can also be offered as it pleases the Goddess.
• Performing the fast dedicatedly as per rituals overpowers the diseases and blesses the devotees with a healthy body.

Maa Kushmanda Story 

As per the Hindu Scriptures, Kumhada is the meaning of Kushmanda. Thus, Kushmanda became the fourth incarnation of Maa Durga and was formed to kill demons. It is said that she was born when darkness was around and the world did not even exist. She then built this creation, due to which, she is also known as Adiswarupa. As per the story, Kushmanda mata's body shined like the Sun. Anyone worshiping Durga Mata with full devotion gets rid of illnesses and sorrows. Moreover, the strength, health, fame, and age of the worshipers increase when they perform the Maa Kushmanda Puja.

Maa Kushmanda Mantras

ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥

Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥

Maa Kushmanda Devi Prayer

सुरासम्पूर्ण कलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।

दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥

Surasampoorna Kalashan Rudhiraplutmev Cha।

Indadhana Hastapadmabhayan Kushmanda Shubhdastu Me॥

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Maa Kushmanda Stuti

या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupen Sansthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Maa Kushmanda Meditation 

वन्दे वाञ्छित कामार्थे चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।

सिंहरूढ़ा अष्टभुजा कूष्माण्डा यशस्विनीम्॥

भास्वर भानु निभाम् अनाहत स्थिताम् चतुर्थ दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।

कमण्डलु, चाप, बाण, पद्म, सुधाकलश, चक्र, गदा, जपवटीधराम्॥

पटाम्बर परिधानां कमनीयां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।

मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल, मण्डिताम्॥

प्रफुल्ल वदनांचारू चिबुकां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।

कोमलाङ्गी स्मेरमुखी श्रीकंटि निम्ननाभि नितम्बनीम्॥

Vande Vanchit Kamarthe Chandrardhakrit Shekharam।

Singhrudha Ashtabhuja Kushmanda Yashswinim॥

Bhaswar Bhanu Nibham Anahat Sthitam IV Durga Trinetram।

Kamandalu, Chap, Baan, Padma, Sudhakalash, Chakra, Gada, Japavatidharam॥

Patambar Paridanam Kamaniyan Mriduhasya Nanalankar Bhushitam।

Manjir, Haar, Keyur, Kinkini, Ratnakundal, Manditam॥

Prafulla Vadanacharu Chibukan Kant Kapolam Tugam Kucham।

Komalangi Smermukhi Shrikanti Nitambanim ॥

Maa Kushmanda Devi Strota

दुर्गतिनाशिनी त्वंहि दरिद्रादि विनाशनीम्।

जयंदा धनदा कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

जगतमाता जगतकत्री जगदाधार रूपणीम्।

चराचरेश्वरी कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

त्रैलोक्यसुन्दरी त्वंहि दुःख शोक निवारिणीम्।

परमानन्दमयी, कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

Durgatinashini Twanhi Daridradi Vinashanim।

Jayanda Dhanada Kushmande Pranamayyham ॥

Jagatmata Jagatkatri Jagdadhar Rupanim।

Charachareshwari Kushmande Pranamayyham ॥

Trailokyasundari tanhi dukh shok nivarinim।

Paramanandamayi, Kushmande Pranamamyaham ॥

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Maa Kushmanda devi Mantra for Kavach 

हंसरै में शिर पातु कूष्माण्डे भवनाशिनीम्।

हसलकरीं नेत्रेच, हसरौश्च ललाटकम्॥

कौमारी पातु सर्वगात्रे, वाराही उत्तरे तथा,

पूर्वे पातु वैष्णवी इन्द्राणी दक्षिणे मम।

दिग्विदिक्षु सर्वत्रेव कूं बीजम् सर्वदावतु॥

Shir Patu Kushmande Bhavanshinim in Hansrai।

Hasalkarin Netrech, Hasrausch Lalatkam॥

Kumari Patu Sarvagatre, Varahi Uttare Tatha,

Purve Patu Vaishnavi Indrani Dakshine Mam।

Digvidikshu Sarvatraev Kun Beejam Sarvadavatu ॥

Beej Mantra of Maa Kushmanda devi

ऐं ह्री देव्यै नम:

Aim Hri Devi Namah:

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Durga Maa Aarti

Kushmanda jay jag sukhdaani

Mujh par daya karo maharani

Pingala jwalamukhi nirali 

Shankari maa bholi bhaali 

Bhaakt kayi matwale tere

Bheema parvat par hai dera

Swikaro pranam ye mera

Sabki sunti ho jagdambe

Sukh pahunchti ho maa ambe

Tere darshan ka mai pyasa

Purna kar do meri asha

Maa ke mann mein mamta bhari

Kyu na sunegi araz humari

Tere dar par kiya hai dera

Dur kaaro maa sankat mera

Mere karaj pura kar do

Mere tum bhandare bhar do

Tera daas tujhe hi dhyaye

Bhakt tere dar sheesh jhukaye

Endnote

The Goddess of the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, Mata Kushmanda, or Ashtabhuja Devi, destroys all diseases. Chanting the mantra of Maa dedicatedly pleases her, and she blesses the worshiper with a healthy body. You can also talk to astrologer on call if you are planning to perform any auspicious event on this day.

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2023!