Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 4: Worship Maa Kushmanda Today, Know Mantra, Aarti and Bhog

New Delhi: On Wednesday, October 14, the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri, Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Maa Durga, is being worshipped. According to religious beliefs, Maa Kushmanda is considered the creator of the universe and the goddess who provides energy. Devotees worship with rituals on this day and pray for happiness, prosperity and well-being. It is believed that worshipping Maa Goddess brings positivity in life and devotees get strength.

Maa Kushmanda has eight arms. Kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus, nectar pot, chakra, mace and rosary are adorned in her hands. Maa's vehicle is a lion. Devotees observe fast on the fourth day of Navratri and chant mantras, recite Chalisa and perform Aarti to please the Maa Goddess.

Which offering should be offered to Maa Kushmanda?

According to religious beliefs, Maa Kushmanda is considered to be a favorite offering of Malpua. In such a situation, after the puja, Malpuas can be offered to the Goddess. Apart from this, curd and halwa are also offered. After offering food to the goddess, the devotees distribute the prasad among the family members.

Powerful mantra of Maa Kushmanda

This mantra can be chanted during the worship of Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri.

Mantra: Om Kushmandayai Namah.

Meditation Mantra:

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita.

Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥

According to religious belief, chanting mantras with devotion during puja brings peace to the mind and devotees wish to receive the blessings of the Maa Goddess.

How to worship Maa Kushmanda?

• Take bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
• Install the idol or picture of Maa Durga and Maa Kushmanda at the place of worship.
• Offer flowers, Akshat, incense, lamp and fruits to the mother.
• Offer satvik bhog to Malpua or as per your devotion.
• Chant the mantra of Maa Kushmanda and recite Chalisa.

In the end, perform aarti for the mother and pray for the happiness and prosperity of the family.

Aarti of Maa Kushmanda

During the worship of Maa Kushmanda, devotees seek blessings by singing her aarti. In Aarti, the glory of the Maa Goddess is praised and she is prayed for the prosperity of the family and removal of problems from life.