Jai Mataaaaa Di!!
இனிய வசந்த நவராத்ரி வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
Navratri of Goddess Durga | 8 - 15 April 2016!!
Chaitra Navratri!!
இன்று வஸந்த நவராத்ரியின் நான்காவது தினம்!!
Today
the 11th October is the 4th day of Navaratri festival.
Below are some of the
details of 4th day of Navaratri.
Fourth day of Navratri is also known as Varad Vinayak Chaturthi or Maha Chaturthi or Bhouma Chaturthi. In 2010, fourth day of Navratri date is October 11th, Monday. As part of Navadevi sampradaya puja, Annapurna puja is observed on fourth day of Navratri. Goddess Durga is adorned and worshipped in the form of Annapurna mata. Kushmanda Navadurga is worshipped in Navadurga Puja.
Shodashi Dasamahavidya Puja (Lalita Tripura Sundari Puja) is also performed by some sects of devotees on Maha Chaturthi of Navratri Durga Puja. Goddess Vaishnavi Devi is the Saptamatrika Devata worshipped on Chaturthi in Navratri Puja.
In
some places Lord Ganesha is also worshiped with special pujas and food
offerings on fourth day of Navratri.
Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on
the Navratri Chaturthi. She is considered to be the creator of the
universe. Her name comprises of “Ku-shm-anda” meaning “the cosmic egg.”
The fourth day of Navratra also marks the beginning of worshipping
MahaLaxmi. Legend says that Lord Vishnu was able to start the creation
of the universe when Devi Kushmanda smiled and moved away. She created
the whole universe when there was no existence of any creation and there
was eternal darkness in every direction. She signifies that form of
Durga, which is the source of all. Devi Kishmanda is also known as
“Ashtabhuja” as she is often depicted holding weapons, rosary etc in her
eight. In her seven hands she holds kamandalu, bow, arrow, a jar of
nectar, discus, mace and a lotus. In her eighth hand she holds a rosary
which blesses her devotees with the Ashtasiddhis (8 types of studies or
Wisdom sources) and Navniddhis( 8 types of wealth). She sits or rides a
lion who personifies “Dharma”. Her hand holding nectar of jar provides
her devotees with long life and good health.
The Goddess Kushmanda should be worshipped by Chanting the followed Mantra:
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कुष्मांडा रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
The devotees of Mata Kushmanda should perform the puja with pure, calm
and dedicated mind. In Sanskrit, “Kushmand” means pumpkin and Devi
Kushmanda liked the sacrifice of pumpkin and hence this is the other
reason that she is addressed with the name of Kushmanda.
It is
said that the Devi Kushmanda formed the universe in the shape of an egg
with her little divine smile like a flower which blossomed with a bud, thus giving light to the universe through her heavenly smile. The Devi
resides on the core of the Sun and hence controls the functioning of
Surya Loka. She has a glowing face and her body shines with golden
colour complexion.
Mata Kushmanda removes all hindrances from
and eliminates all the ailment and sorrows from her devotee’s life. The
name, strength and health of the devotee is improved by worshipping her.
I hope that Maa Kushmanda bless you and your family with strength and
removes all sorrows and sufferings from your life. Jai Mata Di!
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