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Kushmanda, also known as the smiling Goddess, is worshipped by devotees on the fourth day of Navaratri. Her name is made up of three syllables, each of which is derived from a word. While 'Ku' means 'little', 'Ushma' means 'warmth', and 'anda' refers to egg. In other words, Kushmanda is the creator of this 'little cosmic egg' or the Universe.