Painting of Maa Kushmanda

माँ दुर्गा की 9 शक्तियों की चौथा स्वरूप माँ कूष्मांडा देवी की पूजा नवरात्र के चौथे दिन की जाती है

Maa Kushmanda is worhipped on the 4th day of Navratri. She is considered the creator of the universe. This Swarup of Maa Durga is the source of all. Since she created the universe, she is called Adiswarupand Adishakti.

She has eights hands in which she holds Kamandul, bow, arrow, a jar of nectar, discus, mace and a lotus, and in one hand she holds a rosary which blesses her devotees with the Ashtasiddhis and Navniddhis. She is also known as Ashtabhuja. Maa resides in the core of the Sun and thus controls the Surya Lok.

Maa Kushmanda represents Anahata Chakra in spiritual practice. The blessings of Maa Kushmanda help to improve our health and wealth. Maa brings light into darkness and establishes harmony in our life.

Mantra

सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च ।

दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे ॥