Maa Kushmanda: an avatar of goddess Durga and is worshipped on 4th day of Navratri!

Maa Kushmanda is a lesser-known avatar of Goddess Durga and is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. Goddess Kushmanda : The Creator of Light and Life on Earth.

Because Goddess Kushmanda has eight hands, Ashtabhuja Devi is another name for her. It is thought that her Jap Mala contains all of the ability to grant Siddhis and Niddhis.

It is said that with a little glimpse of her smile, she created the entire universe, known in Sanskrit as Brahmanda (ब्रह्माण्ड). She also like Kushmanda, or Bali white pumpkin (कूष्माण्ड). Because of her ties to Brahmanda and Kushmanda her name is commonly used as Goddess Kushmanda.

 

Meaning of Name “Kushmanda”:

The name "Kushmanda" comes from the Sanskrit words "Ku" (little), "Ushma" (warmth), and "Anda" (cosmic egg).

Name in Devanagari: कूष्माण्डा

 

Origin of “Maa Kushmanda”:

Goddess Parvati began residing inside the Sun's core when she assumed the form of Siddhidatri, allowing her to release energy across the cosmos. The goddess is currently referred to as Kushmanda. The Goddess Kushmanda possesses the strength and capacity to reside inside the Sun. Her body has the same brightness and luminosity as the sun.

 

Creation of universe by “Maa Kushmanda”:

According to Hindu mythology, Kushmanda created the universe by producing a small cosmic egg.

 

Appearance of of “Maa Kushmanda”:

Goddess Siddhidatri rides on the lioness. She is depicted with eight hands. She has Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada and Kamal in the right hands and Amrit Kalash, Jap Mala, Gada and Chakra in the left hands in that order. She lives inside the Sun.

 

Aura of “Maa Kushmanda”:

She has a radiant aura that symbolizes her ability to spread positivity and light.

 

Blessings of “Maa Kushmanda”:

Devotees seek her blessings for happiness, health, and prosperity.

 

Maa Kushmanda’s day on Navratri Festival:

On the fourth day of Navratri, adoration is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.

Planet Governing by “Maa Kushmanda”:

It is thought that the Sun receives direction and energy from Goddess Kushmanda. Hence, Goddess Kushmanda rules over God Sun.

The sun brings life to the planet and Goddess Kushmanda herself is the strength of the sun and is the source of all energy when she resides within the center of the Sun God. Her strength gives the sun the ability to give life to everyone because she is Shakti herself. It was intended to establish equilibrium in the universe and give life to all living things through the sun's rays.

 

Legend of “Maa Kushmanda”:

Two asuras, Mali and Sumali, sons of the legendary asura warrior Sukesh, were once engaged in a magnificent tapas to appease Lord Shiva and win his blessings following Jatukasura's defeat. They were doing such hard tapas that the positive ions they were releasing from their bodies caused them to shine. The earth was glowing more and more, and Suryadev began to feel nervous and interested. One day Suryadev made the decision to visit and see the luminous bodies on Earth. The planets are fixed in their positions by the laws of nature until and until they undergo a change in composition. Because he was so inquisitive, Suryadev travelled from his location in the solar system to Earth to witness the luminous bodies. The universe as a whole was harmed by this.

Suryadev ignored everything and approached the two brothers more closely. Both brothers were lost in their meditation, not realizing that the Sun was rising. Both brothers turned to ashes as the sun approached. When Shiva realized this, he became enraged with Suryadev. He inflicted an incapacitating blow to Suryadev with his Trishul. The result was total darkness across the solar system and the planet. Anyone could see the universe with their unaided eyes because of how terrifying the darkness was. In addition, it resulted in a loss of gravity and an imbalance among the celestial bodies. The godfather Rishi Kashyapa sobbed upon witnessing Suryadev in a comatose state.

Shiva was cursed by Rishi Kashyap to kill his own son one day, just as he had killed his son. Shiva approached Parvati and asked her to help him fix his error. By telling her that she is the mother of the universe and the source of all energy, he helped her recognize this. Parvati travelled to the location of Suryadev in the cosmos. With her fierceness, she formed a spherical body full of light and fire that is today known as Sun. Parvati blossomed like the enduring splendor of the cosmos when she emerged from that fire ball.

Sukesh and Rishi Kashyap arrived to the spot later. Sukesh was brimming with tears. Still, Rishi Kashyap was furious. Shiva was cursed by Rishi Kashyap to kill his own child one day, just as he had killed his son. Shiva requested that Sukesh and Rishi Kashyap go see Devi Parvati in order to find a solution to this problem. To revive Suryadev, Rishi Kashyap accompanied Devi Aditi to Devi Parvati. Devi Parvati fetched two pots from the kitchen. Devi Parvati commanded them both to pour their blood into a single vessel. Using his strength, Rishi Kashyap poured blood from both of their bodies into the pot. Amrit then started to automatically fill the other pot.

Parvati requested that Amrit and the holy blood be poured into Suryadev's lips by Rishi Kashyap. Rishi Kashyap promised her in exchange that she would give birth to the greatest and best God in the universe. Bringing the ashes of Mali and Sumali to Devi Parvati, Sukesh and his spouse Devavati also paid a visit. Devavati received an egg from Devi Parvati in her womb. The offspring hatched from the egg later on were devilish. Nonetheless, Parvati's excellent deeds earned her the title Kushmanda. Whereas Ushma indicates heat and Anda means an egg-shaped circular structure, Kushma means demonic and Anda means one or Ku.

Subsequently, Suryadev asked Devi Kushamanda to happen at Suryasan in Suryalok. Kushmanda have the strength and power to survive in the sun's core. The Sun's brilliance originates from her luminosity. It is supposed that she directs Surya, the Sun God.

 

Method of worship (Puja) of Maa Kushmanda:

- First of all, take bath before sunrise and wear green clothes. Apart from this, you can also wear blue colored clothes.

- First of all, worship the Kalash as usual. Tilak the Kalash.

- Bathe Mother Kushmanda with Panchamrit and offer green clothes to her.

- After this, meditate on Mother Kushmanda and chant her mantra. After meditation, offer them red flowers, white pumpkin, fruits, dry fruits etc.

- After this, perform Aarti of Maa Kushmanda and then finally offer food to Maa.

Some recommend performing the puja with a large-foreheaded, married woman who is also very bright. After the puja, it is said to be auspicious to offer her food like halwa and curd, followed by fruits, dry fruits, and items of good fortune. One should worship Maa Kushmanda by offering sindoor, mehendi, kajal, bindi, bangles, toe rings, combs, alta, mirrors, anklets, perfume, earrings, nose pins, necklaces, red chunri, mahavar and hairpins. Other than that, malpuas, halwa or curd can be prepared as prasad.

 

Offering to Maa Kushmanda:

Petha, also known as Kumhra, is dearer to Goddess Kushmanda. Apart from this, curd and halwa can also be offered to Mother Kushmanda.

While worshiping the Goddess, whatever things you offer to her, say Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah (ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः). Offer with mantra.

 

Favourite flower of “Maa Kushmanda”:

Red colour flowers like Hibiscus

What are the benefits of worshiping Goddess Kushmanda?

The person who worships Mother Kushmanda with true heart, all his diseases and defects are destroyed. Also, by worshiping Maa Kushmanda, a person gets fame, strength and wealth. Also all darkness is removed from life. If students worship Goddess Kushmanda, their intelligence and wisdom increases. Along with this, all the wishes of the person are also fulfilled.

 

Mantra for pleasing “Maa Kushmanda”:

Maa Kushmanda Beej Mantra:

ऐं ह्री देव्यै नम:

|| Am hreem Devye Namah||

 

Offering to Maa Kushmanda with this Mantra:

ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः
॥Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥

 

Prarthana of Maa Kushmanda:

सुरासम्पूर्ण कलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।

दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥

Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha।

Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me॥

 

Stuti of Maa Kushmanda:

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

 

Dhyana of Maa Kushmanda:

वन्दे वाञ्छित कामार्थे चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।

सिंहरूढ़ा अष्टभुजा कूष्माण्डा यशस्विनीम्॥

भास्वर भानु निभाम् अनाहत स्थिताम् चतुर्थ दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।

कमण्डलु, चाप, बाण, पद्म, सुधाकलश, चक्र, गदा, जपवटीधराम्॥

पटाम्बर परिधानां कमनीयां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।

मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल, मण्डिताम्॥

प्रफुल्ल वदनांचारू चिबुकां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।

कोमलाङ्गी स्मेरमुखी श्रीकंटि निम्ननाभि नितम्बनीम्॥

Vande Vanchhita Kamarthe Chandrardhakritashekharam।

Simharudha Ashtabhuja Kushmanda Yashasvinim॥

Bhaswara Bhanu Nibham Anahata Sthitam Chaturtha Durga Trinetram।

Kamandalu, Chapa, Bana, Padma, Sudhakalasha, Chakra, Gada, Japawatidharam॥

Patambara Paridhanam Kamaniyam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।

Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala, Manditam॥

Praphulla Vadanamcharu Chibukam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।

Komalangi Smeramukhi Shrikanti Nimnabhi Nitambanim॥

 

Stotra of Maa Kushmanda:

दुर्गतिनाशिनी त्वंहि दरिद्रादि विनाशनीम्।

जयंदा धनदा कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

जगतमाता जगतकत्री जगदाधार रूपणीम्।

चराचरेश्वरी कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

त्रैलोक्यसुन्दरी त्वंहि दुःख शोक निवारिणीम्।

परमानन्दमयी, कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

Durgatinashini Tvamhi Daridradi Vinashanim।

Jayamda Dhanada Kushmande Pranamamyaham॥

Jagatamata Jagatakatri Jagadadhara Rupanim।

Charachareshwari Kushmande Pranamamyaham॥

Trailokyasundari Tvamhi Duhkha Shoka Nivarinim।

Paramanandamayi, Kushmande Pranamamyaham॥

 

Kavacha of Maa Kushmanda:

हंसरै में शिर पातु कूष्माण्डे भवनाशिनीम्।

हसलकरीं नेत्रेच, हसरौश्च ललाटकम्॥

कौमारी पातु सर्वगात्रे, वाराही उत्तरे तथा,

पूर्वे पातु वैष्णवी इन्द्राणी दक्षिणे मम।

दिग्विदिक्षु सर्वत्रेव कूं बीजम् सर्वदावतु॥

Hamsarai Mein Shira Patu Kushmande Bhavanashinim।

Hasalakarim Netrecha, Hasaraushcha Lalatakam॥

Kaumari Patu Sarvagatre, Varahi Uttare Tatha,

Purve Patu Vaishnavi Indrani Dakshine Mama।

Digvidikshu Sarvatreva Kum Bijam Sarvadavatu॥

 

Aarti of Maa Kushmanda:

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॥

Chant the Beej Mantras of Maa Kushmanda one rosary i.e. 108 times. By chanting Mother Beej Mantras, you always move towards progress in life.