Shardiya Navratri 2024 Maa Katyayani: On October 8, 2024, on the sixth day of Navratri, the 6th Shakti of Maa Durga, Maa Katyayani, will be worshipped. Worship of Mother Katyayani is considered to be the surest way to get early marriage and get the desired life partner. Among the planets, their dominance rests on the planet Jupiter (Guru Grah), i.e. Guru. See here the auspicious time, method, solution for worshiping Maa Katyani on the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri (Navratri 2024 Day 6th).
Who is Mother Katyayani? (Who is Mother Katyayani)
According to a legend, there was a famous sage named Kat, his son was sage Katya. The world famous Maharishi Katyayan was born in this Katya’s clan and when the atrocities of the demon Mahishasura increased on the earth, then Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh all three together created a goddess to destroy Mahishasura. She is known as Katyayani because she was born in the place of Rishi Katyayan.
Presiding Goddess of Brajbhoomi
According to a mythological story, the Gopis of Braj worshiped Mother Katyayani to get Shri Krishna as their husband, hence she was called the presiding deity of Brajbhoomi.
Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi
- On the sixth day of Navratri, first of all wear red colored clothes to worship Goddess Katyayani.
- Then offer red flowers to the idol of the Mother Goddess in the place where Ghatasthapana is done or in the home temple. Use honey in worship on this day.
- Recite Kavach Stotra of Maa Katyayani –
Swahaswarupini of Katyayanaumukh Patu.
Laalate Vijaya Patu Malini Nitya Sundari.
Kalyani Hridayam Patu Jaya Bhagmalini.
- After offering food to the Mother Goddess, it is considered auspicious to accept Prasad made from this honey.
- Om Katyayini Devye Namah: If there is a delay in marriage then chant this mantra.
What is the nature of Mother Katyayani?
Mother Katyayani rides a lion. Devi had killed Mahishasura in the form of Katyayani. His two arms are in Abhaya Mudra and Vara Mudra. The other two arms have a sword and a lotus. Their color is as bright as gold.
Remedy for 6th day of Navratri (Maa Katyayani Upay)
Today, any time of the day, take a coconut and along with it a red, yellow and white flower and offer it to the Mother Goddess. After this, on the evening of Navami Tithi, float the flowers in the river and wrap a red cloth around the coconut and keep it in the safe or cupboard. By doing this, wealth increases in the house.
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