The fourth day of Navratri is devoted to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth type of Goddess Durga. It’s believed that worshipping Maa Kushmanda with devotion removes sorrow, ailments and troubles, whereas bringing prosperity and wealth. 

In line with Hindu scriptures, Maa Kushmanda resides within the core of the Solar. Her divine mild is alleged to light up all instructions. Maa Kushmanda is depicted with eight arms, which is why she is also referred to as Ashtabhuja Devi. She holds a kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus flower, a pot full of nectar, discus, mace, and rosary in her fingers. Her divine mount is a lion.

On the fourth day of Navratri, devotees ought to get up early, bathe and put on clear garments. After meditating on Maa Kushmanda, provide her incense, sandalwood paste, akshat (rice), pink flowers, fruits and sweets. It’s believed that Maa Kushmanda loves malpua as her favorite providing. She additionally accepts curd and halwa. Crimson flowers like hibiscus, pink lotus and marigold are thought-about most expensive to her.