PM Modi invokes blessings of Maa Kushmanda on Navratri Day 4 - News18

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Last updated: Oct 18, 2023 08:46 IST

Shardiya Navratri 2023: PM Narendra Modi today shared a video of Maa Kushmanda stuti on Navratri Day 4 on Wednesday, October 18.

Navratri Day 4, October 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri and shared a video of a devi stuti. Read more here.

NAVRATRI DAY 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri today on Wednesday, October 18. He also shared a video of a goddess hymn, or devi stuti. “The fourth day of Navratri is the holy day of worship of Mother Kushmanda. I pray to Mother Goddess for the well-being of all my family members,” PM Modi posted in Hindi on X, formerly Twitter.

I think I did well I think I did well I think I did well I think I did well pic.twitter.com/ANhZOa1l9Z— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 18, 2023

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NAVRATRI DAY 4: MAA KUSHMANDA

The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga. She is depicted as a radiant goddess with eight arms, seated on a lion. She holds various objects in her hands, including a lotus, a rosary, a kamandalu (water pot), a bow, an arrow, a pot of nectar, a discus and a club. Maa Kushmanda is known as the creator of the universe and is worshiped for her ability to bestow health, wealth and prosperity.

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NAVRATRI DAY 4 COLOR: ROYAL BLUE

The color of the day for Navratri Day 4 is royal blue. Royal blue is a color of royalty, dignity and elegance. It is also associated with strength, calmness and wisdom. Wearing royal blue on Navratri Day 4 is said to invoke the blessings of Maa Kushmanda and bring good luck.

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HOW TO CELEBRATE NAVRATRI DAY 4

Wear royal blue clothing.
Offer prasad to Maa Kushmanda. Popular prasad items include malpuas, kheer and halwa.
Chant mantras and hymns dedicated to Maa Kushmanda.
Read the Devi Mahatmyam, a Hindu scripture that recounts the exploits of the goddess Durga.
Participate in Navratri celebrations at your local temple or community center.