Chaitra navratri 2025: Today is the fourth day of Chautra Navratri. Mother Kushmanda is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri. Due to his light laughter, he was named Kushmanda. They control the Anahata Chakra. Mother has eight arms. Therefore, they are also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. In Sanskrit language, Kushmanda is called Kumhar and he is particularly dear to the pot. In astrology, he is related to the planet Mercury.
Worship and benefits of Goddess Kushmanda
On the fourth day of Navratri, wearing green clothes and worshiping Maa Kushmanda. During the puja, offer green cardamom, fennel or potter to the mother. After this, chant his main mantra “Om Kushmanda Deviya Namah” 108 times. If you want, then recite the Siddha Kunjika Stotra.
Worship Maa Kushmanda to strengthen Mercury
Offer as much green cardamom to mother Kushmanda as you are. Say “Om Bu Budhay Namah” with every cardamom offering. Collect all the cardamom and keep it tied in green clothes. Keep them safe till the next Navratri.
Special Prasad of Maa Kushmanda
On this day, offer Malpua to the mother on this day. After this, donate it to a Brahmin or poor. This makes the decision capacity good along with the development of intelligence. If you want, you can also offer yellow sweets or fruits to the goddess.
Mother Kushmanda Puja Mantra
1. Beej Mantra: Kushmanda: And Hri Deviya Namah:
2. Dhyan Mantra: Vande desired Kamrthe Chandrakrit Shekharam. Sinharudha Ashtabhuja Kushmanda Yashaswanim॥
3. Pooja Mantra: ॐ Kushmandayai Namah:
4. Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupain Sanstita.
Namastasai Namastasai Namastasai Namo Namah.
5. ॐ Jayanti Mangla Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini. Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namoastutte.