Worship Maa Kushmanda in this way; Remedy for Mercury defects in your horoscope

On the fourth day of Navratri, devotees worship Adi-Swarupa, Adi-Shakti—Mother Kushmanda. Those with a weak or unfavorable placement of Mercury in their horoscope can seek relief from its defects by worshiping Maa Kushmanda.
According to celebrity astrologer Parduman Suri, Mercury governs:
✅ Intelligence and concentration
✅ Speech and communication
✅ Skin health and beauty
✅ Fragrance and sense of smell
✅ Business acumen and financial growth
By invoking the blessings of Maa Kushmanda, one can:
✨ Enhance speech and communication skills
✨ Sharpen intellect and concentration
✨ Achieve success in business and career
According to ancient beliefs, Maa Kushmanda is the divine force behind creation. Before the universe existed, there was only darkness and emptiness. It was Goddess Durga, in her Kushmanda form, who created the universe, bringing light and life into existence.
Worshipping this form of Maa Durga blesses devotees with happiness, prosperity, and freedom from sorrow.
The name "Kushmanda" is derived from Sanskrit, meaning “the cosmic egg” or “the one who creates the universe with a smile.”
She is depicted as radiating spiritual light, much like the sun, illuminating all darkness. In her form of worship, she is shown in a round shape, holding Kush grass flowers, symbolizing the energy of creation.
Maa Kushmanda is also known as Ashtabhujā, meaning "the one with eight arms." She carries:
🪣 Kamandal (water pot) – Symbolizing purity and spirituality
🏹 Bow and Arrow – Representing strength and focus
🌺 Lotus Flower – Signifying beauty and prosperity
🥛 Pot filled with nectar – Granting health and immortality
⚛️ Chakra (Discus) – Destroying evil forces
⚒️ Mace (Gada) – Indicating power and authority
📿 Rosary (Jap Mala) – Bestowing siddhis (spiritual powers)
🙏 Visit a temple and offer ornaments or adornments to Maa Durga.
🙏 Donate to the needy, as acts of charity quickly attract the goddess’s blessings.
🙏 Offer jasmine flowers or any yellow-colored flowers to please Maa Kushmanda.
🙏 Prepare Panchamrit as prasad— a sacred mixture of:
Worshipping Maa Kushmanda with devotion and faith brings prosperity, intelligence, and inner strength to the devotee.
This article is written by Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri.