Navratri 2025 Day 4: The fourth day of Sharadiya Navratri, which is Thursday, September 25 this year, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda, another form of Goddess Durga.

The nine-day festival of Navratri began on September 22 and will end October 2 with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra.

According to the Hindu scriptures, Maa Kushmanda is depicted riding a lioness, with eight hands — holding a lotus, kamandal, bow, and arrow in her right, and an amrit kalash, japa mala, gada, and chakra in her left.

Navratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda significance

Referred to as ‘Ashtabhuja Devi’ because she has eight arms, Maa Kushmanda is believed to govern the Anahata (Heart) Chakra. On this day, devotees experiencing anxiety, depression, fear are encouraged to pray to her and perform pu

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