Navaratri 2010 Day Four--Kushmanda (Dress White)
The fourth aspect of Universal Mother Durga--Kushmanda:| Kushmanda - The fourth appearance of the Divine Mother is in the form of Kushmanda. When there was darkness everywhere, and there was no existence of the universe, she created the universe with a smile. She is believed to be the source of eternal power. Kushmanda has eight arms, and therefore, she is also known as "Ashtabhuja". The deity‘s seven hands hold the holy urn (Kamandula), a bow, an arrow, a lotus, a pot containing wine, a disc and a club. The eighth hand holds a string of mala beads that are believed to provide success and prudence. Pumpkin is termed as "Kushmandam" in Sanskrit. Amongst the sacrificial vegetables that are offered in the worship of Kushmanda (naibidhya), pumpkin is the most important vegetable with which Devi Kushmanda is most placated. That is why she is named "Kushmanda". She is worshiped on the fourth day of the Navratri celebration abiding by the rituals that are described in the Shashtra and the Puranas. Worship of this form of the Devi eliminates sorrow and diseases and enhances life, fame and strength. Mother Kushmanda is appeased with the slightest of devotion and if any one whole-heartedly worships the deity he will certainly gain her favour. Nine Days of Navaratri: Divine Mother Aspects and Dress Colors:
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