Kushmanda
deity Hindu single tradition · 2
Kushmanda is a form of the Hindu goddess Mahadevi, venerated as the creator of the universe. She is best-known for her act of liberating the energy of the Sun to the rest of creation. She is the fourth of the Navadurga, and is worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratri.
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- co occurs with
- Jatukasura, Mali, Sumali, Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri, Sūrya
- aspect of
- Durga
- manifested by
- Mahadevi
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“Emerging from this sphere, she appeared in the radiant form of Kushmanda. Struck by grief, Sukesha and Kashyapa approached Shiva. The deity instructed them to approach Parvati for her guidance.”
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“her nine appellations are (Navadurga): Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.”
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