Which Offering Pleases Maa Kushmanda Instantly? The Secret Way to Win Her Blessings

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Special Story: In 2025, due to the extension of Tritiya Tithi, the Navratri festival will last for 10 days.

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Day 4: The fourth day of Shardiya Navratri will be observed on September 26, 2025. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of a different form of Goddess Durga. On this day, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, who is believed to have created the universe with her divine smile. It is said that the entire creation began with her gentle laughter, which is why she is considered among the supreme primordial powers. Worshipping Maa Kushmanda blesses devotees with divine radiance, vitality, health, and prosperity. Let us understand the complete details of her worship, form, story, mantra, auspicious colors, and offerings on this sacred day.

When is the Fourth Day of Navratri?

In 2025, due to the increase of Tritiya Tithi, Navratri will be celebrated for 10 days. Tritiya will be observed on both September 24 and 25, extending the festival. Therefore, the fourth day will fall on September 26, 2025. In Hindu tradition, the extension of tithi during Navratri is considered auspicious.

The Divine Form of Maa Kushmanda

Maa Kushmanda is regarded as the primordial power of creation, who with her radiant smile brought the universe to life. She is known as the “Adi Shakti” and the “Mother of Creation.”

• She is depicted with eight arms, holding a kamandalu (water pot), bow and arrow, chakra (discus), mace, nectar-filled pot, lotus, and rosary. In her eighth hand, she carries the power to grant all siddhis (spiritual powers) and nidhis (treasures).
• Her mount is a lion, symbolizing strength, courage, and control.
• Her body shines brilliantly, and it is believed that her divine radiance illuminates the sun, moon, and stars.
• A constant smile on her face spreads positivity and light across the universe.

The Story of Maa Kushmanda

According to legend, when the universe was void and covered in darkness, Maa Kushmanda created existence with her divine power and subtle smile. Her name itself means “the one who created the cosmos with little energy” (Ku = little, Ushma = energy, Anda = cosmic egg/universe).

She is revered as the Adi Shakti, capable of creating, sustaining, and destroying the universe. Dwelling in the solar realm, she blesses her devotees with vitality, health, and mental strength. Through her grace, devotees attain supernatural power, resilience, and inner courage.

Significance of the Fourth Day

The fourth day of Navratri holds immense significance. Worshipping Maa Kushmanda is particularly beneficial for those experiencing sadness, despair, or a lack of energy in life.

• Her blessings bring renewed enthusiasm, vitality, good health, and longevity.
• She inspires confidence, creativity, and resilience in challenging times.
• Devotees believe she grants Ashta Siddhis (eight spiritual powers) and Nava Nidhis (nine treasures).
• This day is considered auspicious for achieving goals and finding new direction in life.

Puja Rituals of Maa Kushmanda

• Wear yellow attire during worship.
• Apply yellow sandalwood paste and offer kumkum, sacred thread (mauli), and rice grains (akshat).
• Place saffron on betel leaves and chant the mantra “Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah.”
• Recite the mantra “Om Kushmandayai Namah” with devotion.
• Since yellow is her favorite color, offer yellow bangles, yellow flowers, and yellow sweets.

Special Offering: Offering a yellow lotus flower is believed to grant good health. Reciting the Durga Saptashati or Siddha Kunjika Stotra on this day carries special importance.

Maa Kushmanda’s Favorite Bhog (Offering)

Food offerings hold great significance in the worship of Maa Kushmanda. It is believed that offering malpua (sweet pancakes) is her most favorite bhog. Along with malpua, devotees also offer halwa, sweet curd, and petha (ash gourd sweet).

According to tradition, devotees consume the prasad themselves and also distribute it to Brahmins, which enhances the spiritual merit and invokes Maa Kushmanda’s special grace.

The Mantra of Maa Kushmanda

The sacred mantra of Maa Kushmanda is: “Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah”

Chanting this mantra regularly brings energy, health, courage, and positivity. It is said to remove laziness, disease, and negative thoughts. Devotees believe that chanting this mantra 108 times daily grants special blessings and immediate grace of the Goddess.