🌼 Maa Kushmanda 🌼

 🌻  Origin of Maa Kushmanda 🌻

                          Goddess Parvati began residing in the center of the solar system to supply energy to the universe after taking on the form of Goddess Siddhidatri. The Goddess has been referred to as Kushmanda ever since. The Goddess who is able to live inside the Sun is called Kushmanda. Goddess Mata’s body is just as dazzling and radiant as the sun itself. 

 
Navaratri Puja: Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. 

Ruled Planets: According to beliefs, Goddess Kushmanda provides direction and energy to the Sun planet. Hence, Lord Sun is ruled by Goddess Kushmanda. 

  
Description of the form: Goddess Siddhidatri rides on a lion. The Goddess is depicted as an eight-armed form. Her right hands hold a kamandalu, bow, arrow and lotus and her left hands hold Amrit Kalash, Japa Mala, mace and Chakra respectively. 

Description: Goddess Kushmanda has eight arms; hence she is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. Devotees believe that all the power to bestow siddhis and treasures is present in the jaap mala of Devi Maa. 

                      It is described that Devi Maa created the entire world with her sweet smile, which is called Brahmanda in Sanskrit. Devi Maa is very fond of the sacrifice of white pumpkin, which is known as Kushmanda. Being related to the universe and Kushmanda, this form of the Goddess is popular as Devi Kushmanda. 

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🪴 Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi🪴

• On this day, we worship the Kalash, and the deities present in it. 
  
  

• Then worship the deities sitting on both sides of the idol of the Goddess. 
  
  

• After worshipping them, worship Goddess Kushmanda. 
  
  

•  Before starting the worship process, bow down to the Goddess with flowers in your hands and meditate on this mantra: 

‘Surasampurnakalasham rudhiraplutmeva cha. 

Dadhana hastapadmaabhyam Kushmanda shubhdastu me. 

• After this, do Saptashati Mantra, Upasana Mantra, Kavach and finally Aarti. 
  
  

•  After doing Aarti, do not forget to pray for forgiveness from the Goddess.  
  
  

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🌏 Maa Kushmanda’s favourite offering 🌏

                          At the time of worship, one should offer halwa, sweet curd or malpua as prasad to Mother Kushmanda and this offering should be consumed by oneself as well as donated to Brahmins. 

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🍁  Maa Kushmanda’s favourite flower and colour 🍁

                            Mother Kushmanda loves red colour, hence one can offer red coloured flowers like hibiscus, red rose etc. to her during worship; this pleases the Goddess. 

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🪴 Importance of worshipping Maa Kushmanda 🪴

                           Goddess Kushmanda bestows age, fame, strength, wisdom, and delivers her worshipers from illness, grief, and devastation. Mother Kushmanda is the object of veneration for everybody who wants to be famous in the world. He will become well-known throughout the world with the Goddess’ grace.  

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💐  The holy story of Maa Kushmanda 💐

                          The Sanatan texts tell of the Tridevs’ prehistoric conception of the universe’s creation. Everything in the universe was completely dark at that moment. There was quiet, no sound, and no music. Jagat Janani Adishakti Maa Durga provided assistance to the Tridevs.  

                       With a gentle smile, Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Maa Durga, quickly created the universe. The universe was lit by the light streaming from her face. She goes by Maa Kushmanda for this reason.  

                      The mother calls Surya Lok home. The scriptures claim that the Sun is illuminated by the light that flows from Maa Kushmanda’s face. She can live anywhere, including outside Surya Lok.  

                         A bright aura appears on the face of the mother, which does good to the entire world. Her radiance is as luminous as the Sun, and only Jagat Janani Adishakti Maa Kushmanda can hold it. 

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🌻Mantras of Maa Kushmanda 🌻

Prayer Mantra of the Goddess Kushmanda

सुरा सम्पूर्णकलशम् रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।

दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्मांडा शुभदास्तु मे।

Sura Sampoornakalasham Rudhiraplutmeva Cha. 

 Dadhana Hastapadmaabhyam Kushmanda Shubhdaastu Me. 

Beej Mantra of Goddess Kushmanda 

ऐं ह्रीं देवायै नम:।

Aim Hree Devayai Namah: 

Pooja mantra  

“ॐ कुष्माण्डायै नमः”

“Om Kushmandayai Namah” 

॥ Aarti Devi Kushmanda Ji Ki ॥ 

  
Kushmanda Jai Jaga Sukhadani। Mujha Para Daya Karo Maharani॥ 

 Pingala Jwalamukhi Nirali। Shakambari Maa Bholi Bhali॥ 

 Lakhon Nama Nirale Tere। Bhakta Kai Matavale Tere॥ 

 Bhima Parvata Para Hai Dera। Svikaro Pranama Ye Mera॥ 

 Sabaki Sunati Ho Jagadambe। Sukha Pahunchati Ho Maa Ambe॥ 

 Tere Darshana Ka Main Pyasa। Purna Kara Do Meri Asha॥ 

 Maa Ke Mana Mein Mamata Bhari। Kyon Na Sunegi Araja Hamari॥ 

 Tere Dara Para Kiya Hai Dera। Dura Karo Maa Sankata Mera॥ 

 Mere Karaja Pure Kara Do। Mere Tuma Bhandare Bhara Do॥ 

 Tera Dasa Tujhe Hi Dhyae। Bhakta Tere Dara Shisha Jhukae॥ 

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🍁 Conclusion 🍁

                      Maa Kushmanda symbolizes rejuvenation, nourishment, and stability that we all seek somewhere in our lives. So this Navratri, worship Maa Kushmanda with utmost faith and devotion to seek her divine blessings for peace, prosperity, and good health. 

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