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The ongoing nine-day Navratri festival is being celebrated with great fanfare across the country. During this time, Maa Durga devotees worship her nine avatars, also known as Navdurgas.
Goddess Shakti devotees worship Maa Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri.
Who is Maa Katyayani?
Maa Katyayani is regarded as one of Goddess Durga’s most violent manifestations. Because the Goddess killed the demon king Mahishasura, she is known as Mahishasurmardini. She is depicted riding a lion with four hands holding a lotus flower and sword on the left side and Abhaya and Varada Mudras on the right. Maa Katyayani is thought to be the destroyer of evil.
According to the Vamana Purana, Maa Katyayani was created from the combined energies of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and other Gods after they were enraged by the demon Mahishasura and his wrongdoings. They manifested their rage as energy rays, which crystallized in Katyayana Rishi’s hermitage and were then given proper form. This is why this form of Maa Durga is also known as Katyayani, or Katyayana’s daughter.
Rishi Katyayana was an ardent devotee of Goddess Shakti, according to mythology texts. Goddess Durga granted his wish of becoming a father to Maa Durga after being impressed by his devotion and adoration. She became his daughter, grew up to be strong, beautiful, and a skilled fighter, and then killed Mahishasura.
The Significance of Navratri Day 6:
Brihaspati is ruled by Maa Katyayani. She represents intelligence and peace. It is said that the blessings of Goddess Katyayani can wash away the worshippers’ sins, remove negative forces, and remove obstacles. Furthermore, on the day Maa Katyayani is worshiped during Navratri, unmarried girls fast in order to find a husband of their choice.
Puja Vidhi and Samagri for Navratri Day 6:
On the sixth day of Navratri, devotees should wake up early, take a bath, and dress in new clothes. Clean the puja area and offer fresh flowers to Maa Katyayani’s idol. Worshippers should also offer honey and prasad to the Goddess as bhog and carry lotus flowers in their hands while reciting mantras & prayers.
Day 6 of Navratri Timings:
The sixth day of Navratri falls on Saturday, October 1 this year. The Brahma Muhurta on this day begins at 04:37 a.m. and ends at 05:25 a.m., according to Drik Panchang. The Abhijit Muhurta will begin at 11:47 a.m. and end at 12:34 p.m., while the Vijaya Muhurta will begin at 02:09 p.m. and end at 02:57 p.m. On October 2, Ravi Yoga will be observed from 06:14 a.m. to 03:11 a.m.
Day 6 of Navratri Color:
On the sixth day of Navratri, the color of the day is grey. It symbolizes balanced emotions and keeps the person grounded. Devotees can achieve all of these qualities by wearing this color on this day.
Maa Katyayani Mantra and Stuti:
1) Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah
2) Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana
Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini
3) Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
Source:HT
