Navratri Day 6 – Maa Katyayani Puja, Date, Tithi, Colour
On the 6th day of Navratri, Maa Katyayani is worshipped. She is seated on a lion and has 4 arms. Her upper left arms have a sword and her lower hand has a lotus flower. Her upper left hand is in Abhaya Mudra, while her lower hand is in Varmudra. Let us tell you more about the 6th day of Navratri.
Shardiya Navratri Day 6 – Maa Katyayani Puja Muhrat
Maa Katyayini Puja 2024 – 09 October, 2024
The Puja Muhrat may vary depending on the local timings. You should speak to your priest to find out the exact muhurta for puja based on your location.
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Katyayani?
Worshipping Maa Katyayani brings devotee both the blessings and prosperity. Devi Katyayani rules the Ajna Chakra, which is situated between eyebrows and the centre of the head. It is also called the 3rd eye chakra. It deals with perception and conscience. By awakening this chakra, the person transcends the material world and reach a higher level of consciousness. Maa Katyayani also destroys the bad karmas of previous birth of the devotees.
She is the destroyer of all the evils. When one worships her, he/she is able to overcome all the negativities and challenges. Also, by worshipping her, a person can connect with his/her inner child.
Unmarried girls also worship Maa Katyayani to get an ideal groom. It is mentioned in the Bhagavad Purana, that the gopis of Gokul used to worship her during the month of Margashirsha to get Shri Krishna as husband. It is also said that the virgin goddess Kanyakumari is an incarnation of Maa Katyayani. Worshipping her also helps one in dealing with the impact of Mangal Dosha in Kundali. If someone’s marriage is getting delayed, they should also worship her.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Katyayani?
Brihaspati is ruled by Maa Katyayani. Devotees also worship her to get the blessings of the Brihaspati.
Navratri Day 6 Colour – Red
The colour for the Navratri Day 6 is red. Red is a symbol of passion and love. A red chuniri is also offered to Maa.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Katyayani?
Maa Katyayani is also called Mahishasura Mardini, for defeating the Mahisasur.
Once upon a time, there lived a rishi called Katyayan, a great bhakt of Devi Shakti. It was his greatest desire to have Devi Shakti born as his daughter.
In another kingdom, Raja Rambha, who was the king of the Asuras, became infatuated with the princess Mahishi. The princess was cursed to be a buffalo. Because of their union, Mahishasura was born who was able to exist in the form of a buffalo as well as an asura.
Mahishasura did penance to please Bhagwan Brahma. And he obtained the boon that no animal or man could kill him. Then, he went on a rampage causing chaos. Desperately, devtas sought the help of Trinity. The trinities – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh concentrated all their powers on Devi Shakti and thus Katyayani took the form. She was born as a daughter of Rishi Katyayan and thus named Katyayani. She grew on to become a beautiful woman. Mahishasura wanted to marry her, so he sent her a proposal through his guards. Devi Katyayani laughed at the proposal and said that if Mahishasura could defeat her in battle then she would marry him. Mahishasura agreed and was slayed by Devi Katyayani who was named Mahishasura Madini since then.
How to Perform Maa Katyayani Puja on Day 6 of Navratri?
Follow these rituals to worship Maa on the 6th day of Navratri:
- Wake up early and take a bath.
- Next, clean the puja area where the puja is to be performed.
- Apply a tilak on your forehead and chant these mantras:
Devi Katyayani Mantras are as follows
ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः
कात्यायनी महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरी, नंदगोपसुतं देवीपतिं मे कुरुते नमः!
ॐ ह्रीं कात्यायन्यै स्वाहा, ह्रीं श्रीं कात्यायन्यै स्वाहा!
हे गौरी शंकराधांगी यथा त्वम् शंकरप्रिया, तथा मम कुरु कल्याणी, कंटकतम सुदुर्लभम्
ॐ देवेन्द्राणि नमस्तुभ्यं देवेन्द्रप्रिय भामिनिज् विवाहं भाग्यमारोग्यं, शीघ्र्रलाभं च देहि मे
ॐ कात्यायनी महामाये, महायोगिन्यधीश्वरी, नंदगोपसुत देवी पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः
- Next, offer prayers to Maa. You should also offer fresh flowers to Maa.
- Light a diya in front of the ideal. Next, worship the Devi with incense sticks and lamps.
To know about the puja vidhi in detail, you can speak to experienced astrologers at NamoAstro.
Maa Katyayani Aarti
The aarti of Devi Maa Katyayani is as follows:
जय जय अम्बे जय कात्यायनी। जय जग माता जग की महारानी॥
बैजनाथ स्थान तुम्हारा। वहावर दाती नाम पुकारा॥
कई नाम है कई धाम है। यह स्थान भी तो सुखधाम है॥
हर मन्दिर में ज्योत तुम्हारी। कही योगेश्वरी महिमा न्यारी॥
हर जगह उत्सव होते रहते। हर मन्दिर में भगत है कहते॥
कत्यानी रक्षक काया की। ग्रन्थि काटे मोह माया की॥
झूठे मोह से छुडाने वाली। अपना नाम जपाने वाली॥
बृहस्पतिवार को पूजा करिये। ध्यान कात्यानी का धरिये॥
हर संकट को दूर करेगी। भण्डारे भरपूर करेगी॥
जो भी माँ को भक्त पुकारे। कात्यायनी सब कष्ट निवारे॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the colour of 6th day of Navratri?
A: Devotees wear red on the 6th day of Navratri.
Q: Who is the goddess of Navratri 6 day?
A: On the 6th day of Navratri, Maa Katyayani is worshipped.
Q: What are the dates for Navratri in 2024?
A: The Shardiya Navratri 2024 will begin on October 03.
