Which Mother Goddess is known as the creator of the universe?

Maa Kushmanda: The Goddess of Creation

The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to worshiping Maa Kushmanda, the goddess Durga's fourth manifestation. She is pictured as a brilliant goddess with eight arms and is recognized as the universe's creator. Her name is a combination of the Sanskrit words "Ku" (small), "Ushma" (energy or warmth), and "Anda" (cosmic egg), suggesting that she may have smiled the cosmos into existence.

Maa Kushmanda is frequently seen riding a lion while carrying various weapons and items in her eight arms. These consist of a bow and arrow, a watering pot, a lotus flower, a mace, a rosary, a disc, and a kamandalu (nectar pot). Each of these things stands for a distinct facet of her strength and majesty.

For instance, the bow and arrow symbolizes her fortitude and tenacity, the lotus flower her innocence and compassion, the mace her ability to slay the devil, the pot of nectar her capacity to heal and nourish, the rosary her wisdom and spiritual knowledge, the disc her capacity to defend and protect, and the kamandalu her capacity to quench the thirst of all creatures.

There are several reasons why people adore Maa Kushmanda, including:

* To bring happiness, money, and health

* To reduce barriers and difficulties

* To ensure one's efforts are successful

* To shield from damage and evil

                Maa Kushmanda                             * To encourage spiritual development and progress

Maa Kushmanda worshippers execute unique pujas and rituals on the fourth day of Navratri to evoke her blessings. They sing mantras in her honor and offer her flowers, fruits, sweets, and other offerings.

Here is a short mantra that can be sung to request Maa Kushmanda's blessings:

**Om Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Matre Kushmande Rupena Samsthita**

Translation: "Oh Goddess, who is present in all beings as the form of Maa Kushmanda, I bow to you, I bow to you, I bow to you."

Devotees can obtain Maa Kushmanda's blessings and direction in all areas of their lives by worshiping her with devotion and sincerity.