Navratri 4th Day Bhog: Kushmanda Devi is also known as Ashtabhuja. She has eight arms. In her hands, she holds a bow, arrow, lotus flower, kamandalu, rosary beads, chakra, mace, and a pot filled with nectar. You can offer this sweet offering to the Goddess.
Navratri 4th Day Bhog: Navratri is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. The nine days of Navratri are considered very sacred and auspicious. On the fourth day of Navratri, Maa Kushmanda is worshipped. Through her soft, gentle laughter, Maa Kushmanda created the universe from her womb. It is believed that devotees who worship this form of the Mother Goddess are never afflicted. Maa Kushmanda is also known as Ashtabhuja. She has eight arms. In her hands, Ashtabhuja Devi holds a bow, arrow, lotus flower, kamandalu, rosary, chakra, mace, and a pot filled with nectar. According to mythological beliefs, worshipping Maa Kushmanda increases longevity, fame, strength, and health. So, let's find out what offerings are made to Maa Kushmanda.
What should be offered to Maa Kushmanda? (Maa Kushmanda Halwa Bhog)
Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. It is believed that Goddess Kushmanda is very fond of curd and halwa. There are many varieties of halwa. If you are fasting for nine days, you can offer water chestnut flour halwa, potato halwa, almond halwa, etc. and consume it as prasad. So, let's learn a delicious and healthy halwa recipe. Click here for the recipe.
Yogurt and Fruit Smoothie -
Yogurt is consumed during the fast. You can also offer it to the Mother Goddess. You can prepare a smoothie using yogurt and fruit.
How to make it-
To make a smoothie, first put clean yogurt in a mixer, then add washed and chopped fruits, and blend. Serve in a glass.
Maa Kushmanda Mantra:
Or Goddess Sarvbhuteshu Maa Kushmanda as an institution.
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah
This is how to worship Maa Kushmanda – Maa Kushmanda Puja Vishi:
To worship Goddess Kushmanda, on the fourth day of Navratri, bathe in the morning. Afterward, thoroughly clean the temple. Then, remember Goddess Kushmanda and offer her incense, perfume, unbroken rice grains, red flowers, a white pumpkin, fruits, dried fruits, and auspicious items. At the end of the puja, perform aarti (aarti) of Goddess Kushmanda and ask for forgiveness, asking the Goddess to forgive any mistakes you may have made during the puja.
