Worship of Adiswarupa Maa Kushmanda today, know the auspicious time, simple worship method and the mantra which will make the mother happy:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is the fourth day of the holy festival of Chaitra Navratri 2026. Today is dedicated to ‘Maa Kushmanda’, the fourth form of Mother Durga, the mother of the world. According to the scriptures, when the universe did not exist, Mother Kushmanda had created the universe with her gentle smile, that is why she is called the primal power of the universe. Because of having eight arms, she is also called Ashtabhuja Devi. It is believed that on this day, all the sorrows and diseases of the devotees who worship the Mother Goddess with true devotion are destroyed and they attain longevity, fame and strength.

Auspicious time and importance of worshiping Goddess Kushmanda According to astrological calculations, Chaitra Shukla Chaturthi Tithi is effective today with sunrise. Mother Kushmanda is being invoked with Kalash puja in temples and homes from Brahma Muhurta this morning. Mother Kushmanda is believed to reside in the inner world of the solar system, hence her aura is as resplendent as the Sun. Today is the best opportunity for the devotees to awaken their inner strength and get the blessing of intelligence and tact.

Step-by-step puja method and special offering Before starting the worship of Maa Kushmanda, take bath and wear clean yellow or green colored clothes. First of all worship the Kalash and the deities installed in it. After this, offer water, flowers, Akshat and vermillion to Mother Kushmanda. Mother Goddess loves the sacrifice of Kumhra (Petha) very much, hence definitely include it in the puja. Talking about Bhog, as is known, Mother Kushmanda Malpua Offering is considered most auspicious. At the end of the puja, perform the Aarti of the Mother Goddess and pray for forgiveness for your mistakes.

Siddha mantra and meditation of Maa Kushmanda To please Mother Goddess, chanting this Siddha Mantra 108 times during puja today is considered extremely fruitful:

“Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda in the form of Sansthita. Namastesyai Namastesyai Namastesyai Namo Namah.” Along with this you can say “Om Kushmandayai Namah” You can also chant mantra. Keep in mind that at the time of worship, your face should be towards east or north. Mother’s hands are decorated with bow, arrow, lotus flower, nectar pot, disc and mace. Her divine form removes fear from the minds of the devotees and instills confidence.

Vrat Katha: Why was it named Kushmanda? According to mythology, ‘Ku’ means small, ‘Shm’ means energy and ‘Anda’ means universe. That is, the goddess who created the universe with her little smile. When there was darkness all around, the Goddess illuminated the world with her power. Listening to this story today brings happiness and peace in the house and destroys negative energy. If you are fasting today, you can use buckwheat or sama rice in your evening meal.