Kushmanda : Kushmanda is the fourth form of Navadurga and worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratri. Her name signals her main role. Ku means ‘a little’ Ushma means ‘warmth’ or ‘energy’ and Anda means ‘cosmic egg’. Here the whole universe is represented as a cosmic egg and the Devi is believed to end the darkness with her divine smile. She can be seen riding a lioness. She has eight hands six of which held a discus, mace, lotus, bow and arrow in one hand, sword and rosary and the two other hands carried a jar of honey and waterpot. Maa Kushmanda’s appearance may be of a source of power which is always busy killing and suppressing the bad and wicked. However for her devotees, Maa is serene, gentle and peaceful. Her idol which symbolizes both beauty and bravery, gives you the strength to keep the negative energy away and repels all the troubles from your life. Goddess Kushmanda stands for light, good health and ample wealth.