Today is the sixth date of Shardiya Navratri. Durga Puja starts from this day. Along with this, Mother Katyayani is worshiped on the sixth day of Navratri. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Goddess Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga, the devotee gets freedom from all types of diseases. Along with this, happiness and prosperity also increases.
According to the Puranas, Goddess Katyayani was the daughter of sage Katyayan. That is why her name was Katyayani. The second belief is that the Gopis worshiped Mother Katyayani to get Lord Krishna. Since then it is said that any girl who worships the mother gets the groom of her choice. In this sequence, let us know the sixth form of Mother, her worship method, from mantra, aarti to bhog.
Shashthi Tithi-
Shashthi Tithi Start: October 8, Tuesday at 11:17 am
Shashthi Tithi ends: October 9, Wednesday at 12:14 pm
form of mother katyayani
The Katyayani form of Maa Durga is very bright and radiant. She is the presiding goddess of Brajmandal. Maa is riding on a lion and has four arms, out of which the upper right hand is in Abhaya Mudra while the lower hand is in Varamudra. At the same time, on the left side, there is a sword in the upper hand and a lotus flower in the lower hand. In astrology, Jupiter is considered to be related to them.
Maa Katyayani Bhog
Offering honey or sweet leaves to Mother Katyayani is considered very auspicious. It is believed that this does not cause any kind of fear to the person.
favorite flowers and colors
Goddess Katyayani’s favorite color is red. In the puja, you should offer red rose or hibiscus flower to Maa Katyayani, this will please Maa Katyayani.
mythology
World famous Maharishi Katyayan performed rigorous penance for many years while worshiping Bhagwati Paramba. He placed his wish before the Goddess that Mother Bhagwati be born as a daughter in his house. Mother Bhagwati accepted his prayer. After some time, when the atrocities of the demon named Mahishasura increased on the earth, then Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh all three gave a part of their glory, due to which a goddess appeared. First of all Maharishi Katyayan worshiped the Goddess and then he called his daughter Katyayani. These goddesses had incarnated only for the destruction of Mahishasura.
method of worship
There is a tradition of Kalash puja before the worship of Mother Katyayani. Kalash is considered to be the form of Lord Ganesha. After taking bath etc. wear clean clothes. Now offer flowers, Akshat etc. to Lord Ganesha and apply Tilak. Offer modak to them and worship them as per the rituals. After this you should also worship Navagraha, Dashdikpal, city deity and village deity. Only after this you should worship Mata Katyani. To worship Goddess Katyayani, take flowers in one hand and meditate on Mother Katyayani. After this, offer flowers to the Mother Goddess and also offer Akshat, Kumkum and Sindoor. Enjoy mom. Also light a ghee lamp in front of the mother. Chant mantras during puja and perform aarti of Maa at the end.
puja mantra
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Katyayani as an institution.
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah.
.dra hasojjvalkara shardulavar vahana
Katyayani Shubhandadya Devi Demon Ghatini||
Aarti of Maa Katyayani
Jai Jai Ambe, Jai Katyayani. Jai Jagmata, Queen of the World.
Baijnath place is yours. Called Vardati’s name there.
There are many names, many places of worship. This place is also a place of happiness.
Your holding in every temple. Somewhere the glory of Yogeshwari is unique.
There would be celebrations everywhere. It is said that there are devotees in every temple.
Katyayani of protector body. Cut the gland of attachment.
One who frees one from false attachment. The one who chants her name.
Worship on Thursday. Pay attention to Katyayani.
Will remove every crisis. Bhandara will be plentiful.
Whatever the devotee calls the mother. Katyayani removes all troubles.
