According to Panchag, the fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda. Mother Kushmanda is worshiped on this day. This mother Kushmanda is worshipped. Kushmanda is a Sanskrit word, which means Kumhada, i.e. Pumpkin, which also comes from Petha. It is a religious belief that the sacrifice of Kumhane is very dear to Maa Kushmanda, hence the name of Maa Durga was Kushmanda. It has been told in the scriptures that by worshiping them, one definitely gets benefits related to the Sun. Along with this, there will be happiness and prosperity in the family. Health will be good and income will increase. On the fourth day of Navratri, offer Prasad of Malpua to Maa Kushmanda and offer bhog. By doing this, happiness and prosperity will come into the house. Also, gifting colorful ribbons or clothes to girls on this day will increase wealth.
Worship of Maa Kushmanda
Worship Maa Kushmanda with a true heart. Establish the mind in the Anahata Chakra and seek the blessings of the mother. After worshiping the goddess sitting in the Kalash, worship Maa Kushmanda. After this chant, this mantra while meditating on the mother with flowers in your hands. Chant this mantra of Maa Kushmanda 108 times to get rid of problems and troubles coming in life. By doing this you will get rid of all the problems.
Chanting Maa Kushmanda Mantra
Surasampurna Kalashm Rudhiraplutmev Ch.
Dadhana hast Padmabhyan Kushmanda Shubhdaastu Me॥
Surasampurnakalashan Rudhiraplutmev Ch. Dadhana Hastapadmabhyan Kushmanda Shubhdaastu.
Durgatinashini tvahi daridradi vinashinim.
Jayanda Dhandan Kushmande Pranamayyham ॥
'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Biddhi-Rupen Sansthita.
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥
Jaganmata Jagatkatri Jagdadhar Rupanim.
Charachareshwari Kushmande Pranamayyham ॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Rupen Sansthita.
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥
Like every day in Navratri, first of all, worship the Kalash and bow down to Mata Kushmanda. If possible, wear green or orange colored clothes to sit in the worship of Maa Kushmanda. There is a belief about this form of mother that she has created the world. There is a belief about this form of mother that she has created the world. The one who removes sorrows is called mother. Sun has been considered their abode. That's why the glory of the Sun has been depicted behind this form of the mother. He has eight hands and rides a lion.