The fourth day of Navratri is devoted to Maa Kushmanda, the shining goddess said to have brought the universe into being through her blessed smile. This day of Navratri is observed with colourful wishes, devotion, and chanting of strong Sanskrit mantras to seek blessings of good health, prosperity, and energy.
Navratri Day 4: Significance of Fourth Day
Maa Kushmanda is worshipped as the cosmic creator whose power infuses the universe with light, good fortune, and energy. Her worship is said to bring good health, all obstacles, and bestow enormous energy. Her followers celebrate by wearing yellow, the colour that represents happiness, joy, and accomplishment, to welcome her bright blessings into their lives.
Navratri Day 4: Wishes to Share
- Wishing you Maa Kushmanda’s blessings- may her radiance fill your home with joy, prosperity, and vigour on this Navratri.
- May Maa Kushmanda charge your spirit, illuminate your heart, and shield your family against evil and sickness on the fourth day of Navratri.
- May Maa Kushmanda’s divine blessings grant you success, good health, and positive vibes always. Happy Navratri!
- Navratri on your hands, Wish with devotion- May the cosmic mother Maa Kushmanda bring in new beginnings, happiness, and positivity in your life.
- Wishing you inner peace, strength, and effulgent happiness as you pray to Maa Kushmanda on this day. Shubh Navratri!
Navratri Day 4: Sanskrit Mantras to Accompany Your Wishes
Chanting of Sanskrit mantras devoted to Maa Kushmanda reiterates the auspiciousness of the occasion and brings in devotees’ connection with her power.
- Main Mantra: “ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः” – “Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah” This mantra calls upon the cosmic energy of Maa Kushmanda and bestows health, happiness, and prosperity.
- Kushmanda Stuti: “या देवी सर्वभूतेषु कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” – “Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah”
- Kushmanda Stotram (to abolish obstacles and welcome prosperity): “दुर्गतिनाशिनी त्वंहि दरिद्रादि विनाशिनीम्। जयमदा धनदा कूष्माण्डे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥” – “Durgatinashini Tvamhi Daridradi Vinashanim, Jayamda Dhanada Kushmande Pranamamyaham”
Rituals and Festival
Worshipers wake up early, wear yellow, and embellish their homes with yellow flowers and attire. Maa Kushmanda is offered special bhog like malpua, kheer, or white pumpkin (kushmanda), followed by bhog distribution to family and friends. Chanting her mantras at morning and evening prayers invokes prosperity and strength for everyone.
Welcome the fourth day of Navratri with optimism, happiness, and pure devotion; may Maa Kushmanda provide her warm blessings to all.
