The fourth day of Navaratri is dedicated to Kushmanda, the goddess of creation and light. She is also known as the "eight-handed goddess" because she is depicted with eight arms, each holding a different weapon or object. Kushmanda is said to have created the universe with her divine smile, and she is believed to be the source of all life and energy.
The legend of Kushmanda tells the story of how she came to be the goddess of creation.
After the great deluge, the world was covered in darkness. Kushmanda, who was then known as Aditi, emerged from the cosmic egg and created the sun with her radiant smile. The sun's light dispelled the darkness and brought life back to the world.