Maa Kushmanda Puja on Navratri Day 4 – The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Maa Durga. It is said that when there was complete darkness in the entire universe, Mother created this universe with her slight smile. That is why she is also called the primal power of creation. Let us know in detail about the worship method, auspicious time, favorite offering and mantra of Maa Kushmanda.
Who is Maa Kushmanda?
Maa Kushmanda is the fourth form of Maa Bhavani. Their name is made up of three words—”ku” meaning little, “ushma” meaning heat or energy, and “anda” meaning cosmic egg. It is believed that the mother created the universe with her gentle smile. Their form is extremely divine and stunning. Mother Kushmanda is called Ashtabhuja Devi. In his seven hands he holds a kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus flower, pot full of nectar, disc and mace. In the eighth hand, there is a chanting rosary which grants achievements and wealth. Mother’s vehicle is a lion.
An important note: You must have read in many places that the auspicious colour of the fourth day is green. But according to many official colour lists of 2026, this time the colour of the fourth day has been described as royal blue. However, traditions regarding colour differ from place to place, so you can follow the tradition of your region or family.
Maa Kushmanda puja method
To worship Goddess Kushmanda, first of all wake up before sunrise and take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, while meditating on Maa Kushmanda, offer fruits, flowers, wedding items, incense, lamps and sweets to Maa Durga. In the end, offer food to the mother and perform the aarti.
Auspicious time for worship of Maa Kushmanda
These are the auspicious times for the fourth day of Navratri:
Brahma Muhurta: 04:54 am to 05:43 am
Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:44 am to 12:30 pm
Amrit Kaal: 04:14 PM to 05:57 PM
Vijay Muhurta: 02:22 pm to 03:09 pm
Twilight Muhurta: 06:17 PM to 06:42 PM
Mother Kushmanda’s favorite food
Malpua is offered to Mother Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri. Apart from this, sweets made from pumpkin or petha and curd are also offered to the Mother Goddess. At some places, saffron petha and saffron halwa are also offered.
Mother Kushmanda’s favourite flower
Mother Kushmanda’s favorite color is red. It is considered auspicious to include red lotus, red hibiscus and red rose in the puja. It is believed that by doing this, with the grace of the mother, one gets the desired results.
Favourite Mantras of Mother Kushmanda
By chanting these mantras on the fourth day of Navratri, the seeker gets the desired results:
Basic Mantra:
Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah.
Beej Mantra:
Ain Hreem Kleem Kushmandayai Namah
Praise Mantra:
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda as an institution.
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥
Aarti of Maa Kushmanda
Kushmanda Jai Jag Sukhdani.
Have mercy on me, Queen.
Pigalla volcano unique.
Mother Shakambari is innocent.
You have millions of unique names.
There are many devotees of yours.
The camp is on Bhima mountain.
Please accept my greetings.
You listen to everyone, Jagdambe.
Mother Ambe, you reach happiness.
I thirst for your sight.
Fulfill my hope.
There is great love in the mother’s heart.
Why won’t you listen to our request?
I have camped at your door.
Mother, take away my trouble.
Complete my work.
You fill my stores.
Your servant should pay attention only to you.
Devotees bow their heads before you.
So friends, worship Goddess Kushmanda duly on the fourth day of Navratri and get her blessings. It is believed that worshiping them cures all diseases and sorrows and increases life and fame. Hail mother Goddess!