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April 1, 2025 marks the Chaturthi Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha and the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri. Chaturthi remains until 2:33 AM late tonight. On this day, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth divine form of Goddess Durga.
Maa Kushmanda is known as the creator of the universe and symbolizes energy, vitality, and light. The word "Kushmanda" translates to “pumpkin” (petha) in Sanskrit—a vegetable believed to be very dear to the Goddess.
Appearance and Significance of Maa Kushmanda
Maa Kushmanda is depicted with eight arms, hence also called Ashtabhuja Devi.
She holds a Kamandalu, bow, arrow, lotus, nectar-filled urn, chakra, and mace in her seven hands, and a rosary in the eighth.
Her mount is a lion, and she is believed to reside within the solar system, radiating divine energy.
Powerful Mantras to Chant on Day 4 of Navratri
Chanting Maa Kushmanda’s mantras brings health, peace, wisdom, and divine blessings. Here are the most effective mantras for various purposes:
Main Mantra for Day 4 (21 times)
Surasampoorna Kalasham Rudhiraplutmeva Cha,
Dadhana Hasta Padmabhyaam Kushmanda Shubhdaastu Me.
To Remove Life Problems (108 times)
Durgatinashini tvanhi daridradi vinashinim,
Jayanda Dhandaand Kushmande Pranamamyaham.
For Success in Studies and Wisdom (5 times)
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Vidhi-Rupen Samsthita,
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah.
For Wish Fulfillment (11 times)
Offer Malpua to the Goddess.
Jaganmata Jagatkatri Jagadadhar Rupnim,
Charachreshvari Kushmande Pranamamyaham.
For Peace and Prosperity at Home (21 times)
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Rupena Sansthita,
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah.
Evening Ritual for Wealth and Prosperity
Ritual: Place camphor in a rose flower and keep it before Maa Kushmanda.
Mantra: Chant 6 rounds of the Lakshmi Mantra:
Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shree Siddha Lakshmiye Namah.
Completion: In the evening, burn the camphor, and offer the flower to the Goddess.
Special Bael Tree Ritual for Wealth Attraction
Evening (Chaturthi): Offer soil, perfume, stone, and curd to the root of a bael tree.
Next Morning: Repeat the offering and break a small branch from the north-east side.
Mantra Practice: Recite Lakshmi Mantra 108 times daily on this branch.
Navami Ritual: Place the branch in your locker or safe on Navami for wealth protection.
