Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Each day is devoted to one manifestation of the Goddess and has its own unique significance, rituals, and prayers. Day 5 of Navratri is celebrated to honour Goddess Kushmanda, who is revered as the creator of the universe. Known for her radiant smile and divine energy, she is believed to reside in the core of the Sun and bestows her blessings of warmth, vitality, and prosperity upon her devotees.
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Navratri 2024: Maa Kushmanda Puja Rituals
On the fifth day of Navratri, devotees wake up early in the morning and perform a special puja dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda. The puja rituals include:
Maa Kushmanda: Powerful Mantras and Chants
Chanting mantras and hymns dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda can help in enhancing your devotion and connecting with the divine. The following mantras and prayers are recited on this day:
Mantra:
| ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥ |
Prarthana:
| सुरासम्पूर्ण कलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha।Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me॥ |
| या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता।नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita।Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥ |
Maa Kushmanda: Maa Kushmanda Aarti
| कूष्माण्डा जय जग सुखदानी। मुझ पर दया करो महारानी॥पिङ्गला ज्वालामुखी निराली। शाकम्बरी माँ भोली भाली॥लाखों नाम निराले तेरे। भक्त कई मतवाले तेरे॥भीमा पर्वत पर है डेरा। स्वीकारो प्रणाम ये मेरा॥सबकी सुनती हो जगदम्बे। सुख पहुँचाती हो माँ अम्बे॥तेरे दर्शन का मैं प्यासा। पूर्ण कर दो मेरी आशा॥माँ के मन में ममता भारी। क्यों ना सुनेगी अरज हमारी॥तेरे दर पर किया है डेरा। दूर करो माँ संकट मेरा॥मेरे कारज पूरे कर दो। मेरे तुम भण्डारे भर दो॥तेरा दास तुझे ही ध्याये। भक्त तेरे दर शीश झुकाये॥ |
Navratri 2024: Origin Goddess Kushmanda
Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is known to have created the entire universe with just a gentle smile. Her name, ‘Kushmanda,’ is derived from three words: Ku (little), Ushma (warmth or energy), and Anda (cosmic egg). This signifies that she is the Goddess who created the universe, or the cosmic egg, by releasing a small amount of energy. She is also believed to be the source of energy for the Sun, radiating light and warmth to the entire cosmos.
After assuming the form of Siddhidatri, Goddess Parvati took residence at the centre of the Sun, making Goddess Kushmanda capable of living inside the Sun. The radiance and glow of her body are said to be as bright as the Sun itself, symbolising her divine power and luminous energy.
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Navratri 2024: Iconography of Goddess Kushmanda
Goddess Kushmanda is depicted with eight hands, which is why she is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. In her hands, she holds various divine objects: a Kamandal (water pot), Dhanush (bow), Bada (arrow), and Kamal (lotus) in her right hands; and an Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar), Jap Mala (rosary), Gada (mace), and Chakra (discus) in her left hands. Each of these items represents her power, knowledge, and benevolence.
She rides on a lioness, symbolising bravery and fearlessness. Her favourite offering is the Kushmanda (white pumpkin), which further connects her to the concept of nourishment and creation. Due to her association with the universe (Brahmanda) and the white pumpkin, she is known as Goddess Kushmanda.
Worshipping Goddess Kushmanda is said to have multiple health benefits. She is believed to cure ailments and provide good health to her devotees. Her divine energy helps to reduce negative emotions such as fear and anxiety, replacing them with joy and happiness. Devotees who worship her with dedication can experience physical and mental rejuvenation, along with spiritual growth.
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