We celebrate Navarathri every year as a triumph of Goddes Durga over the demon Mahisasura. The celebration lasts 9 nights, each devoted to Maa Durga and her 9 avatars.
Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the 4th day of Navarathiri pooja.
Who is Goddess Kushmanda?
The universe’s birth emerged because of the silent smile of Goddess Kushmanda.
She was the one who created the Cosmic egg. Her smile sent away the absoluteness of the darkness and thus formed a new creation of the universe. She provided light and life to the entire universe with her silent smile.
The earth, planets, sun, stars and galaxies were all brought into being. But to maintain life, the world required the sun God. So, the Goddess centred between the sun and became the cause of the energy and light essential for life.
The sun delivers vitality to the world, and Goddess Kushmanda herself is the sun’s energy and is the source of all power when she resides within the core of the Sun God.
It was to develop harmony in the universe and nourish life to all living beings from the sun’s rays. Her power gives the sun its capability to provide energy to everyone, as she is Shakti.
Her abode is in the Anahata chakra.
Devi Kushmanda Mantra:
Om Kushmandayai Namaha
Prayer for Kushmanda:
Suraa sampurna kalasham rudhiraplutameva cha
Dadhana hasta padmabhyam Kushmaanda Subhadasthu mae
May Navratri’s bright colours and high spirits bless your year with success, prosperity and happiness. Wishing a very Happy Navratri to you.
Author: Laxmi
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