The sixth day of Navratri falls on September 27 this year. The nine-day Hindu festival began on September 22 and will conclude on October 2. Devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine divine incarnations, Navdurgas, during this time.
On this sixth day, or Shashti Tithi, they worship Maa Katyayani. Here’s everything you need to know about the goddess, the significance of worshipping her.
Who is Maa Katyayani? Significance of worshipping her
According to Hindu beliefs, to destroy the demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It is believed to be the most violent form of Maa Parvati, as in this form she is known as the Warrior Goddess. Here’s everything you should know about her:
- Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri.
- This form of Maa Parvati is associated with courage and victory over negativity, worshipping her blesses devotees with harmony and marriage prospects.
- It is believed that Goddess Katyayani governs the planet Brihaspati.
- She rides the magnificent lion and is depicted with four hands, carrying a lotus flower and sword in her left hands, while keeping one of her right hands in Abhaya Mudra and the other in Varada Mudra.
- She was born in Sage Katya’s home, due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani
Navratri 2025 Day 6 bhog, puja rituals, and samagri
On Shasthi, devotees must wake up early in the morning to take a bath, clean the worship area in the house, wear new clothes in the shade, and worship Maa Katyayani. They should light a diya and offer shringar items, garland, and vermillion to the goddess to please her and seek blessings. Offer the goddess with meetha paan, five different seasonal fruits, and plain honey or simple sweets, symbolising harmony and balanced energy during worship. Recite Durga Saptashati Path and do hawan.
Colour of the day
The auspicious colour for Day 6 is grey, symbolising balance, calm, and grounded energy. Wearing this shade while worshipping Maa Katyayani is considered especially favourable.