Navratri 2024 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda story, puja vidhi, muhurat, colour, bhog, aarti, mantra & more

Navratri 2024 Day 4, Maa Kushmanda puja: The Hindu festival Shardiya Navratri 2024 is here. This year Shardiya Navratri festival, a nine-day celebration dedicated to Goddess Durga, started on Wednesday, October 3, 2024, and will conclude on Ashtami and Navami, Friday, October 11, 2024, followed by Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 12, 2024. Devotees engage in fasting, praying, and performing rituals during these auspicious days.

The 9 days of Navratri are dedicated to the worship of the 9 forms of the Hindu Goddess Durga, which include Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

Who is the goddess of Navratri 2024 Day 4?

During these nine days of Navratri, devotees observe a day-long fast and worship the nine forms of Durga, collectively known as Navdurga. On the 4th day of Navratri (Chaturthi Tithi), after worshipping Maa Shailputri, Brahmacharini and Maa Chandraghanta devotees worship Maa Kushmanda.

Goddess Kushmanda, who is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri stands for light, good health and ample wealth. The fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, Goddess Kushmanda stands for all things healthy and divine.

Tomorrow, on October 6, 2024, we are celebrating the 4th day of Navratri, Therefore, let's take a look at the Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Mantra, Bhog and Goddess Durga Aarti lyrics.

Navaratri 2024 Day 4: Date, Time and Auspicious Timings

Goddess Kushmanda: The Fourth Day of Navratri

On the fourth day of Navratri, people worship Goddess Kushmanda also known as ¡°Smiling Goddess¡±. The first word of her name is ¡°Ku¡± which means little. The next word ¡°Ushma¡± means energy or warmth and the third word, ¡°Anda¡±, means egg. So, her name suggests that she is the creator of this ¡°little cosmic egg¡±, that we call our Universe. You can pray to her for the Sun's brightness and energy in your life. According to Hindu mythology, when the universe was filled with darkness and nothing existed, Maa Kushmanda created it with a simple smile. Kushmanda is also known as Adi Shakti, Ashtabhuja Devi (the eight-armed goddess), and Annapurna (the giver of food).

She represents energy and vitality, giving her followers strength, health, and courage. Her importance lies in helping awaken the hidden energy within people, preparing them to face challenges. Worshipping Maa Kushmanda is believed to bring wealth and success, as she is the source of cosmic energy. Devotees seek her blessings to overcome difficulties and lead a happy and successful life.

To worship Maa Kushmanda, devotees offer items like sindoor, mehendi, kajal, bindi, bangles, toe rings, combs, alta, mirrors, anklets, perfume, earrings, nose pins, necklaces, red chunri, mahavar, and hairpins. Additionally, malpuas, halwa, or curd can be offered as prasad.

Navratri Day 4 Bhog for Maa Kushmanda

Devotees worship the Goddess by observing fasts and offering Malpua as Bhog.

Which colour to wear on the 4th day of Navratri?

On the fourth day, devotees worship Goddess Kushmanda also known as Goddess of The Cosmic Egg. According to Drikpanchang, her favourite colour is orange. It is the colour of energy and enthusiasm.

What is the Favorite flower of Goddess Kushmanda?

People worship Goddess Kushmanda with red flowers to seek her blessings. Goddess Kushmanda, who is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri stands for light, good health and ample wealth.

How to worship Goddess Kushmanda?

• Wake up early and wear clean, fresh clothes.
• Light a diya using desi ghee, and offer a garland and vermillion to the Goddess.
• Offer Meetha Paan, supari, clove, cardamom, and five types of seasonal fruits.
• Recite Durga Saptashti Path and Durga Chalisa.
• Chant mantras dedicated to the Goddess.
• Offer bhog prasad and sing the aarti.
• Perform the evening aarti before breaking your fast.
• Break your fast with sattvik food suitable for Navratri fasting.

Navratri Day 4 Maa Kushmanda Aarti lyrics

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Maiyya Aarti Teri Gaate

Kushmanda Mahamaya

Hum Tumko Dhyaate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Hey Jagdamba Dayamayi

Aadi Swaroopa Maa

Dev, Rishi, Muni, Gyaani

Gun Tere Gaate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Kar Brahmand Ki Rachana

Kushmanda Kehlaye

Ved Purana Bhawani

Sab Yehi Batalate,

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Surya Loka Nivasini

Tumko Koti Pranam

Sammukh Tere Paap Air Dosh Na Tik Paate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Ashta Bujhe Maa Shakti

Simha Vahini Hai Tu

Bhav Sindhu Se Tarte

Darshan Jo Paate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhiyan

Haath Tere Mata

Paa Jate Hain Sahaj Hi

Jo Tumko Dhyaate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Shashtra Vidhi Se Vidhibhat

Jo Pujan Karte

Aadi Shakti Jag Janani

Teri Daya Pate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Nav Durgon Mein Maiyya

Chautha Sthaan Tera

Chauthe Navratre Ko

Bhakt Tujhe Dhyaate

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Aadhi Vyaadhi Sab Harke

Sukh Samruddhi Do

Hey Jagdamba Bhawani

Itni Daya Chahte

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate

Kushmanda Ji Ki Aarti

Jo Koi Gaave

Kahat Shivanand Swami

Manvanchhit Phal Paave

Ma Aarti Teri Gaate.

Prarthana

Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha?

Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me?

Navratri 2024 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Mantra

?? ???? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????? ????????? ????????? ????????? ????????? ??? ????

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita?

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah?

Stuti

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita?

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah?

Dhyana

Vande Vanchhita Kamarthe Chandrardhakritashekharam?

Simharudha Ashtabhuja Kushmanda Yashasvinim?

Bhaswara Bhanu Nibham Anahata Sthitam Chaturtha Durga Trinetram?

Kamandalu, Chapa, Bana, Padma, Sudhakalasha, Chakra, Gada, Japawatidharam?

Patambara Paridhanam Kamaniyam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam?

Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala, Manditam?

Praphulla Vadanamcharu Chibukam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham?

Komalangi Smeramukhi Shrikanti Nimnabhi Nitambanim?

Maa Durga Mantra

Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Sadhika

Sharanye Trayambake Gauri, Narayani Namostute

Sarva Swarupe Sarveshe, Sarva Shakti Samanvite

Bhaye Bhyastraahi No Devi, Durge Devi Namostute

Etatte vadanam saumyam lochana trayabhushitam

Paatu nah sarvabhitibhyah kaatyaayani namostute

Jwala Karala Matyugram Sheshasura Sudanam

Trishulam Patu No Bhiter Bhadrakali Namostute

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakti Roopena Samsthitah

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

What are the nine days of Navratri 2024?

The 9 days of Navratri are dedicated to the worship of the 9 forms of the Hindu Goddess Durga, which include Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

Also Read: What are the nine colours of Navratri?

Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.

To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.