14/10/2026
On the fourth day of Navratri.
Astro Trushna
devotees worship Goddess Kushmanda, the creator of the universe.
Main Mantra
• Primary Mantra: Om Devi Kushmandayai Namaha
• Beeja Mantra: Om Hreem Kooshmaandaayai Jagat Prasootye Namah
• Prarthana (Prayer):Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha | Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me ॥
Quick Information
• Meaning of Name: Derived from Ku (little), Ushma (warmth/energy), and Anda (cosmic egg)—signifying the power that birthed the cosmos with a gentle smile.
• Iconography: Known as Ashtabhuja Devi (eight-handed). She holds a kamandalu, bow, arrow, lotus, jar of nectar (amrit kalash), discus (chakra), mace (gada), and a rosary (japa mala), and rides a lion.
• Spiritual Significance: Associated with the Anahata Chakra (Heart Chakra); her worship helps dispel fear, depression, and anxiety while bestowing health, strength, and vitality.
• Abode: Believed to reside at the core of the Sun, regulating its energy and light.
• Learn More: Read more about her rituals on Drik Panchang and Rudraksha Ratna.
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