Gupt Navratri 2026: Why is the worship of Mother Kushmanda considered special in Gupt Navratri? know meh

Gupt Navratri 2026: Gupt Navratri is considered a special festival of Goddess Sadhana and Shakti worship. During this time, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped with rituals. Mother Kushmanda, the fourth form of Navratri, is considered the creator of the universe. There is a religious belief that the Goddess had created the entire universe with her divine smile. This is the reason why she is also called ‘Adi Shakti’ and ‘Mother of Creation’.

It is believed that by worshiping Goddess Kushmanda during Gupt Navratri, a person gets the blessings of health, energy, happiness, prosperity and success in work. This day is considered very auspicious especially for people doing spiritual practices.

Who is Maa Kushmanda?

The word ‘Kushmanda’ is made up of three words – ‘Ku’ meaning small, ‘Ushm’ meaning energy and ‘Anda’ meaning universe. According to religious belief, when there was darkness all around, Mother Kushmanda created the universe with her gentle smile. Therefore he is considered the first power of creation.

The goddess has eight arms, hence she is also called Ashtabhuja Devi. Kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus, nectar pot, chakra, mace and rosary are adorned in their hands. The lion is his conveyance.

Why is the worship of Maa Kushmanda special in Gupt Navratri?

According to religious beliefs, worshiping Mother Kushmanda brings positive energy within the seeker. Disappointment and fear in life go away and self-confidence increases. It is believed that by the grace of the Goddess, one is protected from diseases, financial condition becomes stronger and happiness and prosperity reside in the house.

Opinion of Pandit Suresh Shrimali

According to Astrologer Pandit Suresh Shrimali, Maa Kushmanda is considered to be the goddess who resides within the Surya Mandal. His worship is believed to provide relief from sun related defects. They say that by worshiping Goddess Kushmanda during Gupt Navratri, a person gets self-confidence, brightness, positive energy and inspiration to move ahead in life.

Method of worship of Maa Kushmanda

• Take bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
• Purify the place of worship with Ganga water.
• Install the statue or picture of Mother Kushmanda.
• Offer red or yellow flowers.
• Offer incense, lamp and naivedya.
• Chant the mantras of the goddess.
• At the end, perform aarti of the mother and distribute prasad.

Mother Kushmanda’s favorite offering

According to religious belief, it is considered auspicious to offer Malpua, dishes made from pumpkin (kumhada), fruits and sweets to Mother Kushmanda. The Goddess becomes pleased with this and showers her blessings on the devotees.

Mantra of Maa Kushmanda

Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah.

Or

Surasampurnakalash Rudhiraplutmev Ch.
Dadhana hastapadmaabhyam in kushmanda shubhdaastu.

auspicious color of puja

Green and orange colors are considered auspicious in the worship of Mother Kushmanda. It is believed that worshiping wearing clothes of these colors brings positive energy.

Benefits of worshiping Goddess Kushmanda

• Confidence and positive energy increases.
• It is believed that health related problems will reduce.
• Paths to economic progress open up.
• There are chances of getting success in career and business.
• Happiness, peace and prosperity remain in the family.
• There is a belief of getting success in spiritual practice.

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