Who is Maa Katyayani? Maa Katyayani is the sixth form of Goddess Durga, worshiped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is known as the giver of happiness, success, and marital blessings. According to legend, Sage Katyayana performed intense penance to please Goddess Parvati. Pleased with his devotion, the Goddess appeared as his daughter and became known as Maa Katyayani.

She is depicted with four arms:

Upper right hand in Abhaya Mudra (protection)

Lower hand in Var Mudra (blessing)

One hand holding a sword

She rides a lion, symbolizing courage and strength

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Importance of Worship on Navratri Day 6

Worshiping Maa Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri provides numerous benefits:

       1. Removes fear, obstacles, and diseases

       2. Brings peace and happiness to the home

       3. Fulfills wishes and ensures success in work and personal life

       4. Helps young women find a suitable husband through mantra chanting

       5. Enhances spiritual growth and positive energy

Katyayani Story

According to legend, the world famous Maharishi Katyayana of Katy Gotha did a hard penance of Bhagwati Paramba, for the desire to have a daughter. Mother was pleased with his devotion and Bhagwati was born as his daughter.  That's why she was called Goddess Maa Katyayani.

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Katyayani Puja Vidhi

Follow these steps to perform the puja properly:

1.          1. Set up the idol or picture of Maa Katyayani at home or in a temple.

2.          2. Offer prasad such as flowers, kheer (sweet rice pudding), or honey.

3.          3. Focus on her form while chanting:

•   Four arms, sword, lotus flower, Abhaya Mudra, Var Mudra

•   Mounted on a lion

        4. Chant the Katyayani Mantra with devotion

        5. Pray with sincerity and seek blessings for success, happiness, and protection

Katyayani Mantra for Boys

Patni manorama devi manovritanusarineem
Tarni Durga Sansarasagarasya Kulodbhavaam

         1. Recite 125,000 times to remove obstacles in marriage

         2. This mantra is specifically for boys.

Maa Katyayani Aarti

Jai Jai Ambe Jai Katyayani
Jai Jagmata Jag Ki Maharani
Baidyanath Sthan Tumhara
Wahan Vardati Naam Pukara

Benefits of Worshiping Maa Katyayani

      1. Brings happiness and peace at home

      2. Removes all obstacles and fears

      3. Ensures success in work and career

      4. Enhances marital harmony and family relationships

      5. Protects against illness and negative energies

Katyayani Mantra

Kayayani shubh dayadevi danvadhatini 

'Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayogna Dhishwari

 Nand Gopa Sutan Devi Patiyan Mein Kurute Namah:

Chandrakara sojwalkara Shardul varvahana, 

Katyayani Shubhan dadyadadevi Danavaghtini.

Boys can overcome the hindrances in their marriage by chanting the Mantra 1lakh 25 times. This mantra should not be performed by girls. 

Begin your marital journey under the divine blessings of Maa Durga. Navratri is not just a festival of devotion, but also the perfect time to seek harmony, prosperity, and spiritual alignment in relationships. Performing Kundli Matching during this sacred period ensures that your bond is guided by the cosmic energies and the blessings of the Goddess herself, paving the way for a happy and prosperous married life.

By worshiping Maa Katyayani on Navratri Day 6, devotees receive divine blessings, happiness, and success in all areas of life.

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