The festival of Navratri 2025 is dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. On the sixth day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the fierce and warrior form of the Goddess. This year, Navratri Day 6 will be observed on September 27, 2025, which falls on the Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Ashwina month. The Navratri Day 6 colour is Grey, symbolizing strength, discipline, and balance in life.
Significance of Navratri Day 6
The sixth day holds immense spiritual importance as devotees honor Maa Katyayani, also known as Mahishasurmardini, the slayer of the demon king Mahishasura. She is regarded as one of the fiercest and most powerful manifestations of Goddess Durga. Riding a lion, holding a sword and lotus, Maa Katyayani is also associated with planet Jupiter. Worshipping her is believed to remove obstacles in marriage and bless devotees with courage, protection, and harmony.
Story of Maa Katyayani
According to Hindu scriptures, there was once a sage named Katyayan, a great devotee of Goddess Parvati. He wished for the Goddess to be born as his daughter. Impressed by his devotion, Goddess Parvati fulfilled his desire and was born as Katyayani. Hence, she came to be known by this name. Devotees worship Maa Katyayani on Day 6 of Navratri for strength, wisdom, and marital bliss.
Navratri 2025 Day 6 Colour: Grey
The chosen colour for Day 6 of Navratri is Grey, which reflects discipline, stability, and balance. Devotees wear grey attire and offer grey-coloured items during worship to honor Maa Katyayani. It is also believed that performing Shringar Puja with vermillion, flowers, and offerings in grey enhances blessings.
Navratri Day 6 Puja Vidhi
To seek the divine grace of Maa Katyayani, devotees perform the following rituals on Day 6:
Navratri Day 6 is especially significant for unmarried girls seeking a life partner. It is believed that the Gopis of Vrindavan worshipped Maa Katyayani to marry Lord Krishna. Female devotees who wish to find their ideal husband chant the Katyayani Mantra with devotion on this day.
Katyayani Mantra:
ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Katyayani Namaha॥
Maa Katyayani Beej Mantra:
कात्यायनी महामाये, महायोगिन्यधीश्वरी।
नन्दगोपसुतं देवी, पति मे कुरु ते नमः॥
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari, Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kurute Namah॥
Navratri Day 6 is a celebration of courage, divine energy, and protection. Worshipping Maa Katyayani on this day is believed to remove negativity, bring marital harmony, and strengthen devotion. By wearing the Navratri Day 6 colour Grey and following the Navratri puja vidhi, devotees invite positivity and blessings into their lives.
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