NAVRATRI DAY 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri today on Wednesday, October 18. He also shared a video of a goddess hymn, or devi stuti. “The fourth day of Navratri is the holy day of worship of Mother Kushmanda. I pray to Mother Goddess for the well being of all my family members,” PM Modi posted in Hindi on X, formerly Twitter.
नवरात्रि का चौथा दिन मां कूष्मांडा की उपासना का पावन दिन है। देवी माता से अपने सभी परिवारजनों के कल्याण की कामना करता हूं। pic.twitter.com/ANhZOa1l9Z— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 18, 2023
NAVRATRI DAY 4: MAA KUSHMANDA
The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga. She is depicted as a radiant goddess with eight arms, seated on a lion. She holds various items in her hands, including a lotus, a rosary, a kamandalu (water pot), a bow, an arrow, a jar of nectar, a discus, and a mace. Maa Kushmanda is known as the creator of the universe, and she is worshipped for her ability to bestow health, wealth, and prosperity.
NAVRATRI DAY 4 COLOUR: ROYAL BLUE
The colour of the day for Navratri Day 4 is royal blue. Royal blue is a colour of royalty, dignity, and elegance. It is also associated with strength, calmness, and wisdom. Wearing royal blue on Navratri Day 4 is said to invoke the blessings of Maa Kushmanda and bring good fortune.
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HOW TO CELEBRATE NAVRATRI DAY 4
- Wear royal blue clothing.
- Offer prasad to Maa Kushmanda. Popular prasad items include malpuas, kheer, and halwa.
- Chant mantras and hymns dedicated to Maa Kushmanda.
- Read the Devi Mahatmyam, a Hindu scripture that recounts the exploits of Goddess Durga.
- Participate in Navratri celebrations at your local temple or community center.
MANTRA DEDICATED TO MAA KUSHMANDA
- Om Devya Namah
- Om Kushmandayai Namah
- Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kushmanda Rupena SamsthitaNamasyaami
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