Episode 84 Navratri Fourth Day Maa Kushmanda

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Maa Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, and her worship is observed on the fourth day of the Hindu festival of Navratri. The name "Kushmanda" is derived from two words: "Ku," meaning "a little," "ushma," meaning "warmth," and "anda," meaning "egg." Thus, she is known as the creator of the universe from the cosmic egg. The Navratri story of Maa Kushmanda highlights her role as the creator and sustainer of the universe.

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Maa Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, and her worship is observed on the fourth day of the Hindu festival of Navratri. The name "Kushmanda" is derived from two words: "Ku," meaning "a little," "ushma," meaning "warmth," and...

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