Today, which is day 6 of Chaitra Navratri, we worship Maa Katyayani, the sixth and the most fierce form of Goddess Durga. She is often worshipped as a warrior
goddess, and is believed to rule the planet Brihaspati. The colour of this day is orange. According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Parvati took the form of Maa Katyayani to destroy Mahishasura. It is in this avatar that she is called Mahishasurmardini and worshipped in Bengal as part of the Durga Puja. Her name Katyayani also supposedly comes from the name of sage Katya, in whose home Goddess Parvati is sait to have been born. She is shown riding a lion, and depicted with four hands. She carried a lotus in one hand, a sword in another, and keeps her other two hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras. Maa Katyayani Vrat Katha As per mythology, a sage named Kat lived in a forest. His son was named Katya. Maharishi Katyayana was born in the Katya clan, but he had no children. Therefore, he desired to receive a daughter from the Goddess Durga. For this, he performed severe penance. Pleased with Maharishi Katyayana's rigorous penance, Goddess Paramba fulfilled his wish, and the Goddess appeared as his daughter. Being the daughter of Maharishi Katyayana, this form of Goddess Durga was named Katyayani. She was a highly virtuous woman. She slew the demon Mahishasura, freeing the three worlds from his terror. It is said that during Navratri, any devotee who sincerely worships Goddess Katyayani will have all their wishes fulfilled. Maa Katyayani Mantra ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥ Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥ Maa Katyayani Aarti Jai Jai Ambe Jai Katyayani. Jai Jag Mata Jag ki Maharani. Baijnath sthan tumhaara. Vahavar daati naam pukaara. Kai naam hai kai dhaam hai. Yah sthan bhi to sukhdhaam hai. Har mandir mein jyot tumhaari. Kahi Yogeshwari mahima nyaari. Har jagah utsav hote rahte. Har mandir mein bhagat hai kehte. Katyani rakshak kaaya ki. Granthi kaate moh maya ki. Jhoothe moh se chhudaane waali. Apna naam japaane waali. Brihaspativar ko pooja kariye. Dhyaan Katyayani ka dhariye. Har sankat ko door karegi. Bhandare bharpoor karegi. Jo bhi Maa ko bhakt pukaare. Katyayani sab kasht nivare. Puja Vidhi For This Day Clean your home and place an idol or image of Maa Katyayani. Light a diya infront of her idol and and offer fresh red flowers, especially roses, and fruits. You should also offer vermillion and homemade bhog, especially honey. Recite Durga chalisa, Katyayani Mantras and the sacred Vrat Katha to worship her. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
