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Chaitra Navratri 2018: Fourth day of Navratri

Chaitra Navratri 2018: Fourth day of Navratri

Chaitra Navratri will continue till March 26. It is often observed that people keep fast and it is usually observed that all the avatars of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On the fourth day of Navratri, the fourth avatar of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. It is believed that Goddess Kushmanda brings prosperity and harmony in the lives of the people. The meaning of the fourth Goddess name is Ku means little, Ushma means energy and Anda mean cosmic egg. The rituals which are performed on the fourth day is that devotees take water in his hand and make a wish.

The offerings which are made to the Goddess is of Flowers and water. The Goddess is offered bathing with Ghee and honey. Goddess usually blesses the devotees with health and wealth. It is believed that she directs Sun God. On the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri it is usually seen that Goddess is worshipped with all the necessary things. People chant all the mantras on this day. Goddess Durga is worshipped on this day. The blessings of the Goddess are mainly based on the chanting. People who observe fast usually worship the fourth avatar of Goddess Durga on this fourth day of Navratri.

The fourth day of Navratri is usually worshipped with Goddess Kushmanda. People who observe fast chant the name of Goddess Kushmanda. Goddess Kushmanda is the fourth avatar of Goddess Durga. People who keep fast usually perform all the rituals. There are two main type of Navratri which are celebrated. People celebrate these days with great pomp and enthusiasm. Each day is specified with some special Goddess and different rituals are performed each day. Each day specifies different avatars of Goddess Durga.

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