Shubh Navratri 2022 ! Significance of Navratri Day 6 (ShashtiTithi)

Maa Katyayani:

The 6^th day of Navratri is dedicated to goddess Katyayani. She is one of the most important forms of Durga Maa and her detailed description is given in ancient scriptures like Skand Puran, Kalka Puran, Bodh Scriptures, Jain scriptures, Devi Bhagwat, Devi Puran, and Markandeya Puran. She is called by other names of Chandi, Chandika, Mahishasur Mardini, Bhadrkalika and many other names. She was the only one who could kill the demon Mahishasura, a demon who tormented the whole world and everyone was helpless.

According to legends, a saint named Katyayan did a strict penance to get Katyayani Maa as his daughter. So, she was pleased with the penance and took birth as his daughter.

Significance:

She rules the planet Jupiter. So, women of marriageable age worship Maa Katyayani to get a good husband. Also, if there is a delay in marriage, one should worship her to remove the obstacles in marriage. She rules the third eye (the Aagya Chakra).

How to Worship Maa Katyayani:

Wear red color on this day because red is the favorite color of Maa Katyayani.
Offer her red color flowers.
Offer her honey after mixing some powder of nutmeg (Jaifal). She loves honey.

Mantras:

Om kleem Shreem Trinetrayai Namah |
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Katyayani Rupena Samsthita | Namastasyay Namastasyay Namastasyay Namo Namah ||
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah |
Mantra that describes her form:
Chandrahasojjwalkara Shardoolvaravahana Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini |

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