On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his wishes to the people on the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri, which is observed in honour of Goddess Kushmanda.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “During Navratri, today I offer my repeated salutations to the fourth form of Devi Mata, Maa Kushmanda! I pray to the resplendent Devi Maa, who shines like the sun, that she blesses all her devotees with prosperity and happiness. May her divine light illuminate everyone’s life.”
नवरात्रि में आज देवी माता के चौथे स्वरूप मां कूष्मांडा को मेरा बारंबार प्रणाम! सूर्य के समान दैदीप्यमान देवी मां से प्रार्थना है कि वे अपने सभी भक्तों को संपन्नता और प्रसन्नता का आशीर्वाद दें। उनका दिव्य आलोक हर किसी के जीवन को प्रकाशित करे।https://t.co/vvhA2n5XLv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 25, 2025
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also shared her greetings online to mark the occasion.
Taking to X, she posted, “The fourth form of Mother Durga, Mother Kushmanda, created the universe with her infinite power. Through her worship, we attain mental peace, physical strength, and inner strength, which empower us to face every challenge.”
“On this sacred occasion, may the blessings of Mother Kushmanda fill everyone’s life with happiness, prosperity, and peace—this is my heartfelt wish,” the post further added.
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥माँ दुर्गा की चतुर्थ स्वरूप माँ कूष्मांडा की अनंत शक्ति से ब्रह्मांड का सृजन हुआ है। उनकी उपासना से हमें मानसिक शांति, शारीरिक बल, और आत्मबल की प्राप्ति होती है, जो हमें हर चुनौतियों से लड़ने की… pic.twitter.com/XI8YU13JCf
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) September 25, 2025
The name ‘Kushmanda’ comes from ‘Ku’ (tiny), ‘Ushma’ (energetic), and ‘Anda’ (egg), reflecting her role in creation and energy. Devotees worship her on the fourth day of the festival.
The Goddess rides a lioness and holds eight weapons and objects:
- In her right hands: A lotus, water pot, bow and arrow,
- In her left: A nectar-filled pot, rosary, mace, and discus
In Hindu belief, Maa Kushmanda is, however, revered as the cosmic power of the solar system.
Worshippers believe her blessings protect them from illness, sorrow, and shortcomings.
Across the country, devotees gathered in temples in large numbers, with long queues forming from early morning.
Devotees across India celebrate Navratri, which means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, with devotion. Moreover, it honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms, collectively called the Navdurga, through prayers, rituals, and festivities.
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