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Navratri 2026 Day 4: Worship Maa Kushmanda for Health and Prosperity
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 10:22
Navratri 2026 Day 4: Worship Maa Kushmanda for Health and Prosperity
- •Navratri Day 4 will be observed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and is dedicated to the worship of Maa Kushmanda.
- •According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Kushmanda created the universe with her divine smile and brings light to the cosmic expanse.
- •Royal blue is the designated colour for Navratri Day 4 in 2026, symbolising confidence, stability and strength.
- •Devotees worship the eight-armed goddess by offering Malpua, chanting Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah, and seeking blessings for good health and prosperity.
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Maa Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga and is believed to have created the universe with her divine smile. Devotees worship her on the fourth day of Navratri to seek blessings for good health, prosperity, happiness, strength, vitality, and new beginnings.
Navratri Day 4 is observed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Devotees can perform puja in the morning based on local panchang and family traditions, with sunrise listed around 6:27 am and Amrit Kaal reported from 4:37 pm to 6:23 pm in India.
Devotees offer malpua as a traditional bhog to Maa Kushmanda, alongside fruits and other vegetarian offerings according to family customs. The commonly recited mantra during the puja is "Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah".
