Navratri day 3 News
Maa Kushmanda is revered for her radiant and divine presence. It is believed that she created the universe with her cosmic smile, infusing life into it.
The name 'Kushmanda' is derived from 'Ku,' 'Ushma,' and 'Anda,' meaning 'a little warm cosmic egg,' symbolizing the origin of creation.
The divine energy of Maa Kushmanda is associated with the Sun, the source of energy and life on Earth.
The nine-day long festivity of Chaitra Navratri is in full swing. This year, it began from March 25 and will last till April 2, on Ram Navami respectively. There are four types of Navratris in the year, out of which only widely celebrated - the Chaitra (spring) and Shardiya Navratri (autumn). The other two are Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri.
The goddess can take a ferocious form if the need arises for the betterment of society.
Goddess Chandraghanta is also known by other names such as Chandrakhanda, Chandika or Rannchandi.
Seated on a tiger, Goddess Chandraghanta is depicted with Dashabhuja or ten hands.
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