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Maa Katyayani, worshipped on the fifth day of this Chaitra Navratri, is believed to bestow blessings for moksha and help overcome life's obstacles Goddess Katyayani rides on the magnificent lion and is depicted with four hands. She carries a lotus flower and sword in her left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras. On Chaitra Navratri day four, devotees should wear yellow-coloured clothes and worship Maa Katyayani.

The nine-day-long Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri started on March 30, 2025, and will end on Ram Navmi, which will be witnessed on April 7 Different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during these nine days. This year, Maa Skandamata is being worshipped on day four Maa Skandamata is revered as the mother of Lord Kartikeya, the commander of the army of the gods.

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.

Chaitra Navratri is a sacred time for Hindus around the world, dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine divine forms. One of the most important rules for devotees during Navratri is to follow the Sattvik diet Buying or borrowing sharp objects like knives, scissors, or needles is also considered inauspicious during Navratri.