Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 6: Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi, Mantras, Colour To Wear, And Significance

The festival of Navratri began on April 9, this year and the tradition is to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga on the nine days of this festival. On the sixth day of ths festival, i.e., April 14, 2024, you should worship the Katyayani form of Goddess Durga. Scroll down to learn about the puja vidhi, mantras to chant and what colour to wear on this day.

Who Is Maa Katyayani?

Also known as Mahishasurmardini, Maa Katyayani is believed to be a powerful incarnation of the goddess Durga. The goddess is depicted riding a lion, holding a sword and a lotus in the left hands and holding the Abhaya and Varada mudras in the right hands, she emerged victorious over the demon king Mahishasura, according to the legend.

Puja Vidhifor Maa Katyayani Puja

First, the devotees should take a bath early in the morning, offer incense sticks and flowers to Goddess Katyayani, and then light a ghee lamp in front of the goddess’ idol or picture. After that, recite the mantras of the goddess and offer her prayers. Also, perform Aarti of the goddess and offer her honey as Bhog (Singhare Ka Halwa Recipe For Navratri Fast).

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Chaitra Navratri Day 6: Which Colour To Wear?

The colour of the sixth day of Navratri is green and you are advised to wear something green on this day to delve into the devotional feelings of the day. The green colour is believed to symbolise peace, fertility and nature. If you wear green on this day, it symbolises Goddess Katyayani’s bravery, protection and well-being.

Goddess Katyayani Mantras

Mata Katyayani Stuti- Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Katyayani Rupena Samstitha, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.

Mata Katyayani Mantra - Om Devi Katyayani Namah.

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