Navratri Day 6: Unveiling the Significance of Maa Katyayani – Puja Vidhi, Color, Samagri, Timings, Mantra, and More

Navratri Day 6: On October 20, the Navratri Day 6, devotees celebrate and worship Maa Katyayani. We shall discuss the significance of this day, the puja ritual, lucky times, necessary things, and much more in this blog post.

Shardiya Navratri: A Festive Celebration in Color

The colorful Hindu holiday of Shardiya Navratri, sometimes referred to as Sharad Navratri, is observed over nine nights and ten days. The celebrations will be celebrated across India from October 15 to October 24 with great fervor and passion this year. Nine various manifestations of the goddess Durga, generally referred to as Navadurga, are worshipped over these days. Maa Siddhidatri, Maa Mahagauri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Shailputri, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalratri, and Maa Chandraghanta are some examples of these forms.

Extensive decorations, traditional dances, religious music, and fasting during Shardiya Navratri foster a spirit of dedication, introspection, and delight. (Read about the significance and importance of each day’s color during Navratri 2023.)

Who is Maa Katyayani? Sixth day of Shardiya Navratri.

One of Goddess Durga’s most violent manifestations, Maa Katyayani is also known as Mahishasuramardini because she vanquished the demon king Mahishasura. She is shown riding a lion and clutching a sword in her left hand, a lotus flower in her right, and the Abhaya and Varada mudras, which stand for blessings and protection, respectively, in her left hand. The role Maa Katyayani played in destroying evil powers is well recognized. The Vamana Purana claims that the gods were upset by the dominion of the demon Mahishasura and that they combined their energies to create Maa Katyayani. They channeled their rage into energy rays that gathered in Katyayani Rishi’s ashram and ultimately assumed the shape of the goddess.

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As a result, Maa Katyayani is sometimes referred to as Sage Katyayana’s daughter. She is praised for removing impediments, banishing evil spirits, and reducing negativity.

Navratri Day 6 has significance.

Jupiter (Brihaspati), the planet connected with Maa Katyayani, stands for wisdom and goodness. She is thought to bestow blessings on her followers by cleansing them of sins, banishing evil spirits, and removing barriers. Unmarried women fast on this day in order to ask Maa Katyayani’s blessings for finding a compatible life partner.

Navratri Day 6 Color:

Green is the color for Day 6 of Navratri, which stands for expansion, wealth, and harmony. On this day, it is thought that wearing green will call upon Maa Katyayani’s maternal and protective attributes. Devotees who wear this color ask for her blessings for success and inner tranquility.

Sixth Day of Navratri Puja Times:

The sixth day of Shardiya Navratri this year is Friday, October 20. The Drik Panchang states that the Brahma Muhurta starts at 04:44 and ends at 05:34. While the Vijay Muhurta runs from 01:59 to 02:45 PM, the Abhijit Muhurta begins at 11:43 AM and ends at 12:28 PM. Additionally, from 06:25 AM to 08:41 PM, the Ravi Yoga is present, making these hours favorable for completing the puja.

I wish you wisdom, protection, and blessings on your spiritual path as you mark the sixth day of Navratri, which is devoted to Maa Katyayani. Put on green clothing, conduct the puja with dedication, and savor this fortunate festival’s lively vitality.