Shardiya Navratri 2025: What bhog should be offered to Maa Kushmanda on 4th day of Navaratri? Read here

During Sharadiya Navratri, there is a special tradition of worshipping the nine forms of Maa Durga. On 26 September 2025, the fourth form of Durga Maa Kushmanda will be worshipped. It is believed that worshipping Maa Kushmanda brings relief from diseases and helps maintain one's social standing. Here, we will guide you on how to worship Maa Kushmanda to receive her blessings.

Puja Ritual for Maa Kushmanda

According to sacred texts, Maa Kushmanda resides in the solar realm, and her radiance is like that of the sun. Her light illuminates everything around her and dispels darkness from the lives of her devotees. Here is how to worship Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri.

Maa Kushmanda has eight arms who hold a water pot, a bow and arrow, a lotus, a pot filled with nectar, a chakra, a gada, and a rosary in her hands. Along with this, she rides a lion. 
To receive the blessings of the Goddess, follow the given steps below:

• Wake up before sunrise, 

• Take a bath, and wear clean clothes. 

• While remembering Maa Kushmanda, offer incense, sandalwood paste, rice, flowers, fruits, and sweets, along with other puja items. 

• After this, perform the aarti and chant mantras to seek her blessings.

Maa Kushmanda's Favourite Offerings

Devotees can offer Goddess Kushmanda's favourite prasad during the puja. It is believed that offering these prasads brings desired results. Here are some of Maa Kushmanda's preferred offerings:

• Malpua (sweet pancake)
• Curd
• Halwa

While presenting these offerings to the Goddess, you can chant the following mantras:

• Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah
• Om Hreem Kleem Kushmandayai Namah

Disclaimer: यह जानकारी मान्यताओं, धारणाओं और अलग-अलग स्रोतों पर उपलब्ध सामग्री पर आधारित है और सामान्य जानकारी के उद्देश्य से है। इस जानकारी के आधार पर कोई भी निजी निर्णय लेने से पहले विशेषज्ञ से परामर्श लेने की सलाह दी जाती है।

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