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Navadurga · Day 6
कात्यायनी
Katyayani · Kātyāyanī
Warrior strength, the vanquisher of adharma.
Day
Navratri day 6
Colour
Green
Bhog
Honey
Vahana
Lion / tiger
स्वरूप एवं महिमा
About & SignificanceBorn as the daughter of sage Katyayana to slay Mahishasura, Katyayani is the fierce warrior form who destroys demons. The gopis of Braj worshipped her to obtain Krishna; her worship is held especially auspicious for the removal of obstacles to marriage and for triumph over adversity.
ध्यान श्लोक
Dhyana Shlokaचन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना । कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद्देवी दानवघातिनी ॥
From the Navadurga Stotram — for meditating on the Devi on this day.
बीज मंत्र
Beej Mantraॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कात्यायन्यै नमः
oṃ aiṃ hrīṃ klīṃ kātyāyanyai namaḥ
पूजा विधि
How to Worship- 1.On day 6 of Navratri, after Ghatasthapana and the daily Durga puja, turn to Katyayani.
- 2.Meditate on the Devi with the dhyana shloka given above.
- 3.Chant the beej mantra — oṃ aiṃ hrīṃ klīṃ kātyāyanyai namaḥ — 11, 21 or 108 times.
- 4.Offer Honey as bhog and, by tradition, wear Green.
- 5.Recite the Durga Saptashati / stotras, then perform the aarti and the kshama prayer.
Traditionally worshipped for the removal of obstacles to marriage and for victory over adversity.