On the sixth day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the fierce and warrior form of Goddess Parvati. Known for her valor and strength, she was manifested to vanquish the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolising the power of good to overcome evil.
Navratri 2024 Day 6: Puja Rituals
Worshipping Maa Katyayani involves offering red flowers, especially roses, which are believed to be her favourite. The puja is performed with a heart full of devotion, reciting specific mantras and chanting prayers to invoke her divine presence. The atmosphere during the puja is filled with the rhythmic recitation of these mantras and chants, filling the hearts of devotees with strength and positivity.
Mantra:
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ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥ |
Prarthana:
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चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना।कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana।Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini॥ |
Stuti:
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या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता।नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita।Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥ |
Maa Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri, and it is believed that she governs the planet Brihaspati (Jupiter). Devotees seek her blessings for wisdom, strength, and the courage to face adversities. She is particularly revered by those wishing to remove obstacles in their path.
Worshipping Maa Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri brings courage, grace, and fearlessness into our lives. By invoking her blessings, one can achieve clarity of thought and the strength to overcome all challenges. Embrace her divine grace on this auspicious day to welcome positivity and resilience.
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