Chaitra Navratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Rituals & Beliefs

By Aditya Nagar | March 21, 2026

On the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga. She is depicted riding a lion and is known as Ashtabhuja, as she has eight hands, each equipped with a mace, bow and arrow, chakra, a nectar jar, a stoup (kamandal), and a rosary. The meaning behind her name is the one who created the universe.

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Why Worship Maa Kushmanda on Day 4

To know the significance of Maa Kushmanda worship on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees must familiarise themselves with the meaning of her name, which is rooted in three words. These are Ku - little, Ushma - warmth/energy, and Anda - the cosmic egg.

According to a mythological account, the universe was created with her gentle smile. Representing light and energy, the goddess is believed to live in the core of the sun. Worshipping her on this day brings devotees the blessings of sharp vision, relief from mental ailments, prosperity, clarity of thought, and a high social standing.

Offerings to Maa Kushmanda

When worshipping Maa Kushmanda, you need to gather the necessary items used in offerings. These include

Milkmade sweets
Seasonal fruits
Coconut
Malpua
Pumpkin
Lal chunri
Shringaar samagri (including sindoor, kajal, and bangles)
Pure ghee
Flowers (Marigold & Lotus)

Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi

Below are the steps to follow for the Maa Kushmanda puja ritual.
Wake up early, followed by a morning bath
Wear royal blue attire, as it is associated with Maa Kushmanda
Place her photo or an idol in a clean place decorated with flowers & diyas
Light incense sticks
Perform Maa Kushmanda aarti and meditate to the goddess
After completing the puja, distribute the prasad among your family members and then neighbours.

Chaitra Navratri Day 4 Fasting Rules

Fasting during Chaitra Navratri is considered auspicious and beneficial from both spiritual and health perspectives. Spiritually, it expresses your devotion towards the deity and from a health perspective, it detoxifies the body and improves digestion. Below are the rules for fasting.

Refrain from having spicy food and follow the satvik diet
Follow Nirjala Vrat, eating only prasad after puja
Avoid hurling any abusive language, as it brings negativity
Chant mantras for peace of mind

Powerful Maa Kushmanda Mantras to chant

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
ॐ कुष्माण्डायै नम:॥
ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कूष्मांडायै नम:॥

How to Increase Positivity in Chaitra Navratri

Chaitra Navratri is a festival in which we pray to the nine forms of Maa Durga. While celebrating this divine festive occasion, we can begin to bring positivity by doing the following activities.

Maintaining cleanliness in the house.
Decorate your temple with fresh flowers, not artificial ones.
Use aromatic fragrances to create a fresh ambience.
Since there is a specific colour associated with each form of Durga, devotees must wear the appropriate colour. For example, the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri belongs to Maa Kushmanda; wear royal blue.
Play a soft devotional song of the particular devi and meditate on her by chanting mantras.

More Interesting Facts About Maa Kushmanda Devi

An interesting and lesser-known fact about Maa Kushmanda is that she resides at the core of the Sun, or Surya Lok. This is the main reason why she is a symbol of immense energy, life force, and radiance.
Being the origin of all energy fields in the universe, she represents light, heat, and spiritual vibration.
In spiritual traditions, Maa Kushmanda is associated with the Anahat Chakra, or Heart Chakra.
Like Maa Durga, she is also depicted riding a lion. But unlike her fierce form, she appears calm and serene.
With such quality, she represents power under control, balanced strength and compassion.
Worshipping Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri blesses devotees with inner glow, confidence, clarity, enhances positivity, and removes confusion.

Final words

Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day auspicious festival that commemorates the essence of Maa Durga in her nine forms. She is the epitome of motherhood, strength, compassion, and triumph of good over evil.

Worshipping her by following all guidelines brings prosperity, spiritual growth, and, of course, her divine blessings. May this Chaitra Navratri fill every home with unending joy and happiness.

*This article is based on the facts described in religious texts and scriptures. Our aim is not to hurt any religion or belief, but simply to share cultural and religious knowledge.

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