Kushmanda Navami is a day of accomplishments. Worshipping Goddess Kushmandi on this day brings to an end all the sufferings and obstacles of life. Kushmanda Navami puja is known to provide longevity, respect and honor in the society. The mantra, “Ya devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Kushmanda Rupen Sansthita | Namastaseya Namastaseya Namastaseya Namoh Namah ||” represents the form of Goddess Durga. Goddess Kushmanda is known by this name because she created the whole universe with her little divine smile like a flower which bloomed with a bud.

Rituals for Kushmanda Navami Puja

Goddess Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation of goddess Durga. Worshipping the goddess with faith and devotion brings inner satisfaction. The core of Sun is the residence of the goddess. She is the only one who has the power and controls the functioning of the solar system. Goddess Kushmanda is also known as “Ashtabhuja” as she is often depicted as having eight arms. In her seven hands she holds kamandalu, bow, arrow, lotus, a jar of nectar, discus and mace. In her eighth hand she holds a rosary capable of giving eight Siddhis and nine Niddhis. She rides a lion who represents “Dharma”. Ailments and sorrows are eliminated on worshipping her and longevity, name, strength and health are improved.

The devotees who desires to enter into the Anhat chakra in their mind should worship the goddess to get the blessings from her. The devotees should follow all the rituals and with devotion. Worshipping her with devotion ensures success and prosperity. The devotees get relief from all kind of troubles and obstacles in life.

On this day, Goddess Kushmandi should be worshipped with rituals by keeping flowers in your hands to offer her and chant,  “ Surasampurnakalasham Rudhiraplutmeva Cha | Dadhana Hastpadhyabhayam Kushmanda Shubhdastu Me ”. Lord Shiva and Brahma are also worshipped after worshipping the goddess. Shri Hari should be worshipped along with the goddess Laxmi.

Strotra Path

Durgatinashani Twahim Daridradi Vinashneem |
Jaanda Dhandha Kushmande Pranmabhayam ||
Jagatmata Jagatkatri Jagdadhar Rupneem |
Charachareshwari Kushmande Pranambhayam ||
Trailokyasundari TWahindu Kha Shok Nivarinim |
Parmanadmayi, Kushmande Pranmabhyam ||

Kawach

Hansarey Me Shir Patu Kushmande Bhavnashineem |
Hasalkari Netreycha, Hasraundh Lallatkam ||
Kamori Patu arvagatrey, VArahi Uttare Tatha, Purva Patu Vaishnavi Indrani Dakshine Mam |
digividyakshu Sarvatrva Kum Bijam Sarvadatu ||

After peforming the aarti, the prasad is distributes among the members of the family. Curd, milk, halwa are used as prasad. Offering Fruits,dry nuts and luxury for items to the goddess ensure fullfillment of all desires of the devotees.Worshipping this goddess with incence, dhoop and durva is considered to be auspicious on this day. A huge crowd of devotees can be seen in temples around the country. Special pia and devotional nights are organized in the temples to celebrate the navami.