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Chaitra Navratri Day 6: Know About Maa Katyayani, Puja Vidhi , Mantras

On the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, Goddess Maa Katyayani is worshipped. The prevailing belief is that this Goddess is the ruler of the planet Brihaspati. According to religious texts, Goddess Parvati was born in the home of sage Katya, and hence, this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Maa Katyayani.

Maa Katyayani

Maa Katyayani is a form of shakti depicted with four arms and a sword and is often seen riding a lion. She is the daughter of sage katyayan and devotees offer honey as prasad to her. Marigolds or roses are offered as flowers to this particular form of goddess Durga. The color white which is associated with the goddess and represents qualities such as peace, purity, simplicity, and cleanliness. It is also a symbol of strong bonds, love, and admiration. It is believed that wearing white on the 6 days of Navratri can bring the blessings of the goddess and evoke a sense of inner peace and security.

Puja Vidhi

During the puja, the devotees offered flowers, fruits, and other presents to the goddess while mantras are chanted and incense and lamps (Deepak) are lit.

On this day, devotees fast as a sign of their devotion towards the Goddess. They refrain from eating grains and stick to eating only fruits, milk, and other light food items all day.

On Day 6, devotees donate food, clothes, and other necessities to the needy and the poor.

Also Read : Chaitra Navratri Day 5: Know The Significance, Puja Vidhi and Mantra

Mantras

Maa Maa Katyayani Mantra(मां मां कात्यायनी मंत्र)

Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah||(ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः।)

Maa Maa Katyayani Prathana(मां मां कात्यायनी प्रार्थना)

Chandrahas Ojjvalakara Shardula Naravahana|(चंद्रहास ओज्वलकारा शार्दुला नरवाहन)

Maa Katyayani Shubham Dadyad (मां कात्यायनी शुभम दद्याद)

Devi Danavaghatini||(देवी दानवघातिनी ||)

Maa Maa Katyayani Stuti माँ माँ कात्यायनी स्तुति

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Maa Katyayani Rupena Samsthita। या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥ नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Rivanshi Rakhrai

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