Name mantra
ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः ॥
Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah
oṃ devī kūṣmāṇḍāyai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Kushmanda.
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Kushmanda Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Kushmanda — “Creator of the Cosmic Egg” — the fourth of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 4 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the fourth day of Navaratri
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Kushmanda Mantra
Son of Kali · Sacred Navaratri Chants
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- Sanskrit
Kushmanda Mantra Lyrics with Meaning
Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.
Prayer (Prarthana)
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च ।
Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha
surāsampūrṇakalaśaṃ rudhirāplutameva ca
Holding a pot brimming with nectar and another overflowing with red life-force,
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे ॥
Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me
dadhānā hastapadmābhyāṃ kūṣmāṇḍā śubhadāstu me
in her two lotus hands — may Kushmanda bring blessings to me.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ kūṣmāṇḍā rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Kushmanda —
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ
salutations to her, salutations to her, salutations to her, again and again.
About Kushmanda Mantra
Kushmanda is the fourth form of Durga, worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratri. Her name joins ku (“a little”), uṣmā (“warmth”) and aṇḍa (“the cosmic egg”): with a small warm smile she created the universe.
She is said to live in the very core of the sun, and her radiance lights every direction. Eight-armed, riding a lion, she holds weapons, a lotus, a rosary and pots of nectar.
She is worshipped for health, vitality and the energy to begin and create.
The Stories Inside the Hymn
The smile that lit the universe
Before creation there was only darkness. The Goddess smiled, and from that faint, warm smile the cosmic egg appeared, and from it the whole universe unfolded.
So Kushmanda is the first light — the creative warmth that makes anything at all possible.
How to Chant Kushmanda Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 4 of Navaratri (Chaturthi), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Kushmanda
How many times
The name mantra 108 times on a mala; the prayer and praise once or three times.
- 1
Light a lamp before an image of Durga or Kushmanda, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah” on a mala.
- 4
Close with the Ya Devi praise and a bow.
Pronunciation Guide
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
kūṣmāṇḍāyai
koosh-maan-daa-yai — long oo and aa.
mā̃
maa with a nasal ending (Hindi “Maa,” Mother).
The music
Sacred Navaratri Chants – Navadurga Mantras – Devi Stotras
by Son of Kali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of Navaratri is Kushmanda worshipped?
Kushmanda is the fourth of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 4 (Chaturthi) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Kushmanda?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Kushmanda.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Kushmanda mean?
“Creator of the Cosmic Egg.” The About section above explains the meaning and her story.
What are the nine forms of Durga?
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri — one for each night of Navaratri. The Navadurga Stotram names all nine.