Brief
Navratri 2026 Day 4 devoted to Maa Kushmanda with rituals and mantras
Devotees observe royal‑blue attire, offer marigold flowers and chant dedicated mantras on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Times Now reported that the fourth day of Sharad Navratri fell on October 14, 2026, and is dedicated to worship of Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga.
What happened
Sharad Navratri began on Sunday, October 11, making October 14 the Chaturthi (fourth) day. The day’s colour is royal blue. According to the Drik Panchang, the auspicious period (Chaturthi titihi) started on October 13 at 11:29 pm and runs until 1:14 am on October 15.
What the reports add
The article details the mythological origin of Maa Kushmanda, explaining that her name combines the Sanskrit words “ku” (little), “ushma” (warmth) and “anda” (cosmic egg). It notes that she is believed to have illuminated the universe with her smile, creating a cosmic egg that became the elements of the world. Iconographically she is shown with eight arms, holding a kamandalu, bow, arrow, lotus, chakra, gada, japa mala and an amrit kalash, and rides a tiger.
What was said
Times Now quoted the main mantra for the day: “ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥”. It also listed the beej mantra: “ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कूष्मांडायै नमः”. The outlet advised devotees to dress in bright royal‑blue clothes, offer yellow or red flowers such as marigold or hibiscus, and include unbroken rice grains, sandalwood paste and kumkum in the puja. Traditional bhog items mentioned are malpua and rava kesari.
How it came about
The observance follows the Navratri schedule announced earlier by Felo News, which listed the festival’s start on October 11 and the daily colour sequence for each of the nine days. The royal‑blue colour for Day 4 aligns with that earlier reporting.
Key facts
- Navratri Day 4 (October 14, 2026) is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda. (timesnownews.com)
- The day's colour is royal blue and the auspicious period runs from Oct 13 11:29 pm to Oct 15 1:14 am. (timesnownews.com)
- Devotees chant "ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥" and the beej mantra "ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कूष्मांडायै नमः". (timesnownews.com)
Sources
- [1] timesnownews.com — originally reported as “Navratri 2026 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi, Aarti and Mantras”
