Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, praying to Maa Kushmanda for new hope, happiness, prosperity and good health.
In a post on X, PM Modi said devotees worship the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga on this auspicious day. He prayed that the Goddess’s boundless energy would bring hope, happiness, prosperity and good health to all Indians.
The Prime Minister also shared a YouTube link featuring devotional songs dedicated to the Goddess, including Telugu folk music celebrating Durga.
नवरात्रि में आज देवी माता के चौथे स्वरूप मां कूष्मांडा की पूजा का विधान है। उनकी असीम ऊर्जा से समस्त देशवासियों के जीवन में नई आशा, सुख-समृद्धि एवं आरोग्य का संचार हो।
https://t.co/uPJs8rVF4p
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 14, 2026
PM Modi further shared a prayer to the Divine Mother, praising her as the embodiment of auspiciousness, grace and benevolence.
The prayer sought her blessings for righteous aspirations and cherished desires, while offering salutations to
Goddess Narayani and Gauri and seeking the Divine Mother’s protection and grace.
Devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri. According to Hindu tradition, she created the universe with her divine smile, bringing light and energy to the cosmos. She symbolises creative energy, warmth and new beginnings.
Devotees seek Maa Kushmanda’s blessings for strength, good health, prosperity and happiness. They offer prayers and perform special rituals to honour the Goddess and seek her grace.
Sharad Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees observe rituals, fast and offer prayers each day to seek the blessings of the divine feminine power.
The festival celebrates faith and devotion and culminates in the celebration of good triumphing over evil.
The celebrations will conclude with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.
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