Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratri.  It is believed that Ma Kushmanda  created the entire universe with her divine smile. She is the ultimate energy who is behind the creation of the world.  It is said that she is the origin of various types of heat and that she also holds the entire universe in her divine womb. The light and aura of all the living and non-living beings is only because of her energy. She is the embodiment of divine light. This is the reason why she is also known as  'Jagat-Janani' (the mother of the universe)  or 'Adi-shakti' (the first Supreme Energy). It is with her blessing alone that living beings not only perceive light but also obtain foresight.