Chaitra Navratri is being held from April 9, 2024 to April 17, 2024. During this festival, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped
Chaitra Navratri is being held from April 9, 2024 to April 17, 2024. During this festival, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped
Here are 10 interesting facts about Maa Kushmanda-
Here are 10 interesting facts about Maa Kushmanda-
1. She is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is worshipped during the fourth day of Navratri
1. She is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is worshipped during the fourth day of Navratri
2. The name ‘Kushmanda’ means one who created the Universe (Ushma) from a little (Ku) cosmic egg (Anda)
2. The name ‘Kushmanda’ means one who created the Universe (Ushma) from a little (Ku) cosmic egg (Anda)
3. She is believed to be the creator of the universe from nothing or when there was complete darkness with Her divine formless light which is a manifestation of the cosmic egg or Her divine smile
3. She is believed to be the creator of the universe from nothing or when there was complete darkness with Her divine formless light which is a manifestation of the cosmic egg or Her divine smile
4. She is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Sati
4. She is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Sati
5. She is also known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Himavati, Adiswarup or Adishakti
5. She is also known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Himavati, Adiswarup or Adishakti
6. She is depicted as a eight armed goddess and is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi riding on a lion
6. She is depicted as a eight armed goddess and is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi riding on a lion
7. She exudes a radiant aura symbolizing her capacity to spread positivity
7. She exudes a radiant aura symbolizing her capacity to spread positivity
8. Her eight hands are depicted as holding a chakra, gada, japmala, amrit, lotus flower, bow, arrow, water pot
8. Her eight hands are depicted as holding a chakra, gada, japmala, amrit, lotus flower, bow, arrow, water pot
9. She is associated with the Anahata Chakra which helps a person find unconditional love, compassion, and joy
9. She is associated with the Anahata Chakra which helps a person find unconditional love, compassion, and joy
10. Many devotees pray to Maa Kushmanda for getting happiness, peace and harmony in life
10. Many devotees pray to Maa Kushmanda for getting happiness, peace and harmony in life