Devi Kushmanda is the fourth form of Navadurga. She is worshipped on the fourth day during Navratri. ‘Kushmanda’ can be parted as ‘Ku’ means a little; ‘Ushma’ means ‘warmth’; and ‘Anda’ means ‘the cosmic egg’, together it is the fourth form of Goddesses Durga which is worshipped during Navratri. It is said that Kushmanda is the originator of this universe. She keeps everyone’s health well and bequeaths wealth and strength. She holds her weapons, glitter, rosary in her hands, and rides on a lion or tiger. She is also characterised with eight or ten hands. Continue reading Devi Kushmanda – The Unassailable Creator of the Universe →