On the fourth day of Navratri, Mother Durga is worshiped in the form of Mother Kushmanda. There is a religious belief that when the universe was not created and there was darkness all around. Then the Goddess created the universe with her gentle smile. That is why he is also called Adishakti and Adiswarupa. Worshiping Mother Kushmanda brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Mother Kushmanda is also called Ashtabhuja Devi. In his hands he holds a kamandalu, a bow, arrows, a lotus flower, a pot full of nectar, a discus and a mace. Apart from this, he has a chanting rosary in his hands. His vehicle is a lion. Let us know how to worship Goddess Kushmanda. What things should be offered to please them?
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How to worship Maa Kushmanda?
To worship Goddess Kushmanda, wake up in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, light a lamp in the name of Mother Kushmanda. Offer flowers, incense, lamps and sweets at the feet of Mother Goddess. Malpua is offered to Mother Kushmanda. After this, recitation and aarti should be done. Mother Kushmanda's favorite color is red. Therefore, offer them red lotus, red rose and red hibiscus flowers. Any devotee who worships Goddess Kushmanda with true heart. All their wishes are fulfilled.
Mantra of Maa Kushmanda
Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah.
Beej Mantra of Mother Kushmanda:
Ain Hreem Kleem Kushmandayai Namah
Praise mantra of Maa Kushmanda:
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda as an institution. Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥
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Famous temples of Kushmanda Devi
Kanpur- There are many temples of Kushmanda Devi across the country. There is a famous temple of Maa Kushmanda in Ghatampur, Kanpur. It is also known as Kudha Devi of the temple. Here Mother Kushmanda is in the form of a Pindi. Water always leaks from this pindi. It is believed that the water offered in this temple relieves suffering.
Durgakund TempleThe famous temple of Varanasi is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Here Maa Durga is worshiped in the Kushmanda form. Durgakund is located near the temple.
Dhaulra Temple– Mother Durga is worshiped in the form of Kushmanda in the Dholara temple of Bilaspur. There is a crowd of devotees during the time of Navratri.