The nine-day festival of Shardiya Navratri began on September 22, 2025, and will conclude on October 2, 2025, with Vijayadashami, also celebrated as Dussehra. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga. On Day 4, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda , the fourth incarnation of Goddess Durga, and seek her blessings for good health, prosperity, and positivity.

Who is Maa Kushmanda ? Significance of day 4

Maa Kushmanda’s name is derived from three words: ‘Ku’ (small), ‘ Ushma ’ (warmth/energy), and ‘ Anda ’ (cosmic egg). Together, the name signifies the Goddess who created the universe with her divine energy and smile.

She is often depicted riding a lioness and is also called Ashtabhuja Devi because she has eight hands. In these hands, she

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