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5 October 2024
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Last Updated: October 05, 2024, 19:12 IST

Navratri 2024 Day 4: Worshipping Mata Kushmanda gives all of her followers the ability to combat all illnesses, sorrows and imperfections. (Image: Shutterstock)

Day 4 of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth incarnation of Goddess Durga. Wearing orange on the fourth day of Navratri is a meaningful way to honour the Goddess.

Shardiya Navratri, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, is dedicated to honouring Goddess Durga. Before welcoming the Goddess, people don new clothes, prepare special dishes and decorate their homes, making it a time of festivity and togetherness. Beyond its profound religious significance, the nine-day celebration fosters a sense of community.

This year, Shardiya Navratri began on October 3 and will continue until October 12. Throughout the festival, devotees worship the goddess in her various forms through diverse rituals and traditions. The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.

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Navratri 2024 Day 4: Worshipping Maa Kushmanda

Day 4 of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth incarnation of Goddess Durga. It is thought that those who worship Mata Kushmanda experience an end to their pain and their sorrows. Hinduism holds the view that this goddess possesses the ability to create the entire universe. Goddess Kushmanda is regarded as the supreme divinity of the solar system in Hindu philosophy. Worshipping Mata Kushmanda gives all of her followers the ability to combat all illnesses, sorrows and imperfections.

Navratri 2024 Day 4 Colour ORANGE: What It Symbolises

Wearing orange on the fourth day of Navratri is a meaningful way to honour Goddess Kushmanda. Devotees who worship Mata Kushmanda are blessed with qualities of warmth. Orange, a colour symbolising life and positive energy, beautifully reflects the spirit of this day and invites the goddess’ blessings.

Navratri 2024 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Mantra, Prarthana and Stuti

MANTRAOm Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥
PRARTHANASurasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha।Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me॥
STUTIYa Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita।Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Puja Vidhi for Mata Kushmanda on Day 4

Take a bath, before you worship Mata Kushumanda.
Following the completion of this morning routine, meditation is advised.
After that, give Mata Kushumanda Ganges water, red clothes, red flowers, Akshat, Vermilion, Panchmeva, Naivedya and Shringar materials.
During this time, keep reciting Mata Kushmanda’s mantras (Ain Hree Devayi Namah) continuously.
Offer Mata Kushmanda curd and pudding. If you have a white gourd, offer it to Mata Rani.
After this mantra, recite Durga Chalisa and finally, perform Mata Kushmanda’s aarti by burning a ghee or camphor lamp.

Shubh Muhurat for Navratri Day 4

According to Drik Panchang, here are the auspicious muhurats for the day 4 of Navratri:

Brahma Muhurat

Start Time: 4:39 AM
End Time: 5:28 AM

Abhijit Muhurat

Start Time: 11:45 AM
End Time: 12:32 PM

Pratah Sandhya

Start Time: 5:03 AM
End Time: 6:17 AM

Amrit Kalam

Start Time: 2:25 PM
End Time: 4:12 PM

Vijaya Muhurta

Start Time: 2:06 PM
End Time: 2:53 PM

Bhog to Offer Mata Kushmanda On Navratri Day 4

To clear your debts and loans, you must offer Malpua to Goddess Kushmanda.

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Navratri 2024 Day 1: Colour of the Day, Puja…

2 October 2024
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Published By: Nibandh Vinod

Last Updated: October 02, 2024, 09:40 IST

Mata Shailputri is worshipped on Day 1 of Navratri. (Image: Shutterstock)

Celebrate Navratri Day 1 by offering prayers and bhog to Mata Shailputri. Learn about the significance, puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, and the importance of wearing the day’s colour.

Shardiya Navratri, a vibrant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, will commence on October 3 and conclude on October 12. Celebrated in the month of Ashwin according to the Hindu calendar, this nine-day festival features lively rituals, fasting and cultural performances throughout the country. The festival embodies devotion and community spirit as devotees engage in various traditions to honour the goddess. The celebration culminates on the tenth day with Dussehra (Vijayadashami), symbolising the triumph of good over evil.

Navratri 2024 Day 1: Worshiping Mata Shailputri

Shardiya Navratri Day 1 is dedicated to Mata Shailputri, which indicates the beginning of Navratri fasting and spiritual purification. Devotees are blessed with purity, strength and stability, with rituals associated with Root Chakra. It brings people together, fosters collective devotion and celebrates culture.

Navratri 2024 Day 1 Colour: What It Symbolises

Traditionally, yellow is considered a lucky colour for the first day of Shardiya Navratri. It symbolises joy, light and an abundance of energy. Additionally, yellow reflects nature and is associated with growth, fertility, peace and serenity. It is associated with the Goddess Shailputri, who symbolises strength as well as purity.

Each day of the festival is dedicated to different forms of Goddess Durga, and the colours are believed to embody the qualities of those forms.

Puja Vidhi for Mata Shailputri on Day 1

The worship of Mata Shailputri on the first day of Shardiya Navratri involves a series of rituals:

Preparation

Wake up early and take a bath.
Put on fresh clothes, preferably in the colour associated with the day.
The Puja area must be then cleaned properly.

Ghatasthapana (Kalash Installation)

Prepare a Kalash with water, coins, supari (betel nut) and doob (grass) for making the arrangements.
Lay five mango leaves on the Kalash and put a coconut on it.
Place a red cloth on a raised platform or an altar preferably in the eastern direction.
Putrify an idol or image of Mata Shailputri.

Worship Steps

To start it is preferred to initially pray to Lord Ganesha to help eliminate or avoid any disturbances.
It’s also suggested to offer new jasmine flowers, dhoop, agarbatti and kumkum to the goddess.
Pour ghee into a lamp or diya, light it and then place this on the side of the Kalash.
Chant the following mantra: “Om Hreem Kleem Shailputryai Namah”.
Perform aarti and ring the bell to invoke divine blessings.

Concluding Rituals

Bhog (food offerings) should be done soon after completing the puja.

Shubh Muhurat for Navratri Day 1 Ghatasthapana

The most auspicious moment for Ghatasthapana on Navratri Day 1 is on the Pratipada Tithi of Sharad Navratri. It is usually performed at the extremely auspicious Abhijit Muhurat.

As per Drik Panchnag, Ghatasthapana Muhurat timings are as follows:

Start Time: 6:15 AM
End Time: 07:22 AM

Abhijit Muhurat:

Start Time: 11:46 AM
End Time: 12:33 PM

Bhog to Offer Mata Shailputri on Navratri Day 1

Pure MilkConsidered to represent purity and it is taken as the main ablations to the goddess.
HoneySymbolises sweetness and is presented to wish a happy and prosperous life.
GheeUsed in many preparations as it symbolises wealth.
SugarPromised to spread sweetness and joy to the lives of devotees.
Seasonal FruitsA combination of fresh fruits represents a healthy life.
CoconutHas meanings related to success and prosperity; therefore, being often offered during puja.
Sabudana KhichdiSabudana (tapioca pearls) is cooked with ghee and is opted by the fasting devotees during all festivals, as it is pure or auspicious.
KalakandA sweet which is made from milk, and is also enjoyed during this time.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)Another preparation that is given to the goddess representing blessings of abundance is kheer which is prepared with milk and sugar.