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The enthusiasm of Shardiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2026), the holy festival of worship of Sanatan Dharma and Shakti, is being seen in the entire country. During the nine days of Navratri, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped with rituals. On the fourth day of Navratri, the fourth form of Goddess Adishakti Maa Durga, the mother of the world. Maa Kushmanda There is a special method of worshiping. According to religious beliefs, Mother Kushmanda is considered the creator and original form of the entire universe. By worshiping them, all types of diseases, sorrows and sufferings of the devotees are cured and life span, fame and strength increases.
Mother Kushmanda is the creator of the universe and has eight arms.
According to mythology, when there was dense darkness all around in this universe and no living beings or universe existed, then Mother Adishakti had created this universe with her gentle smile. Because of creating the universe with his supernatural and divine smile, he was called by the name ‘Kushmanda’.
To Mother Kushmanda Ashtabhuja Devi Also called, because he has eight hands. In these divine hands of his, Kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus flower, nectar pot, chakra, mace and rosary are adorned. Mother Kushmanda is directly related Sun god It is believed that, because within them, like the Sun, there is infinite brightness, energy and light, which provides energy to this entire creation.
Auspicious time for Maa Kushmanda Puja 2026
According to the Panchang, there are many very auspicious times to worship Goddess Kushmanda on the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri, in which you can worship as per the rituals:
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wee hours: 04:54 am to 05:43 am
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Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:44 am to 12:30 pm
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Vijay Muhurta: 02:22 pm to 03:09 pm
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Amrit Kaal: 04:14 pm to 05:57 pm
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Twilight time: 06:17 pm to 06:42 pm
Method of worship and favorite color of Maa Kushmanda
On the fourth day of Navratri, wake up early in the morning, take bath etc. and wear clean clothes. According to religious beliefs, Mother Kushmanda Dark Blue The color is very dear. If you worship the Mother Goddess by wearing clothes of the same color during the puja, then the results of your puja increase manifold.
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First of all, install the picture or idol of Maa Kushmanda on a wooden post.
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If you have performed Ghatasthapana (installation of Kalash) on the first day of Navratri, then first worship the Kalash.
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Apply Roli, Akshat and vermillion on the forehead of the mother.
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Offer red or yellow flowers to the Mother Goddess.
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Offer pumpkin (petha or pumpkin), saffron halwa, malpua or yellow sweets to the mother as offering.
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After this, chant mother’s mantras and recite Durga Saptashati. Finally, perform Aarti and distribute Prasad among all the family members.
Surefire mantra for disease prevention
To please Goddess Kushmanda and remove all kinds of troubles and diseases from your life, this mantra should be chanted with devotion:
“Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah.”
You can chant this mantra 11, 21, 51 or 108 times as per your devotion and convenience. By the grace of Mother, all the troubles of your life will be removed and there will be happiness and prosperity in the house.