Shardiya Navratri / On the fifth day of Navratri, recite the Aarti of Maa Kushmanda and attain happiness and prosperity

The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda. She is considered the presiding deity of the universe, who created the universe with her smile. Worshiping the Goddess brings happiness, prosperity, and health. On September 26, 2025, devotees will receive blessings by performing the Goddess's Aarti.

Shardiya Navratri: which began on 22 September 2025, is considered one of the most sacred and significant festivals in Hinduism. This year, due to Tritiya Tithi falling on two consecutive days, the Navratri fast will be observed for 10 days. On this special occasion, on the fifth day of Navratri, 26 September 2025 (Friday), devotees will worship the fourth form of Goddess Durga, Maa Kushmanda.

Maa Kushmanda

Maa Kushmanda is regarded as the cosmic creator and the one who sustains the universe. It is believed that with her divine smile and radiant energy, she created the cosmos. Worshipping her brings prosperity, health, and abundance in life. Maa Kushmanda is as radiant as the Sun, her vehicle is a lion, and she is depicted with eight arms holding a lotus, bow, arrow, discus, mace, rosary, and a pot of nectar, symbolizing divine power.

Significance of Worship

On the fifth day of Navratri, worshipping Maa Kushmanda bestows positive energy, peace, and prosperity upon devotees. It is believed that her blessings remove all obstacles, bringing harmony and happiness to families. Devotees offer malpua and halwa as bhog and perform her aarti with devotion.

Maa Kushmanda Aarti

The aarti of Maa Kushmanda is sung with deep devotion, glorifying her divine power and filling the hearts of devotees with peace:

Maa Kushmanda Devi Ki Aarti
Kushmanda Jai Jag Sukhdaani, Mujh Par Daya Karo Maharani॥
Pingla Jwalamukhi Nirali, Shakambhari Maa Bholi Bhali॥
Lakhs of names belong to you, Devotees are drunk in your love॥
On Bhima Parvat rests your abode, I bow to you with folded hands॥
You hear all, O Jagdamba, And bless all with joy, O Maa Amba॥
I yearn for your divine vision, Please fulfill my aspiration॥
Your heart overflows with compassion, Surely you will hear my supplication॥
I seek shelter at your door, Remove all troubles from my core॥
Fulfill my wishes, bless me with abundance, O Divine Mother, grant me sustenance॥
Your devotee meditates on you alone, Bowing humbly at your holy throne॥

Worship Method

Morning Rituals: Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
Idol Installation: Place an idol or picture of Maa Kushmanda at a sanctified spot.
Offerings: Present malpua, halwa, fruits, and sugar candy.
Light Lamps and Incense: Light a lamp and incense sticks.
Mantra Chanting: Recite the mantra “Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah”.
Aarti: Conclude with aarti and prayers for family’s prosperity and peace.

Specialty of Navratri 2025

This year’s Navratri lasts 10 days, making it especially unique. The day dedicated to Maa Kushmanda carries profound spiritual importance, believed to remove hardships and fulfill desires with her divine grace.

Final Thoughts

Worshipping Maa Kushmanda not only grants spiritual upliftment but also mental peace. On this Shardiya Navratri, 26 September 2025, perform Maa Kushmanda’s puja and seek her blessings for a blissful and prosperous life.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on astrological beliefs. Zoom News does not independently verify these claims.