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Maa Katyayani(Pinterest) Considered the destroyer of evil, it is believed that the planet Brihaspati is governed by Goddess Katyayani. She symbolizes intelligence and peace. She is also known as Mahishasurmardini, as she killed the demon. The slaying of Mahishasura is celebrated as Durga Pooja in many parts of India. According to the Vamana Purana, she was created from the combined energies of the gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva when their anger at the demon Mahishasura manifested itself in the form of energy rays. The rays crystallized in the hermitage of Katyayana Rishi, who gave it proper form. This is the reason she is also called Katyayani or daughter of Katyayana. ALSO READ: Shardiya Navratri 2021 Day 5: Goddess Skanda Mata puja vidhi and significance In certain texts, it is mentioned that Katyayana Rishi was an ardent devotee of Goddess Durga and impressed with his devotion and adulation, Goddess Durga granted his wish of becoming father to the goddess. Significance of worshipping Maa Katyayani It is said that the blessings of Goddess Katyayani help wash away the sins of the worshippers and remove negative forces, clearing hurdles. Worshiping her is said to help with ‘manglik dosha’ of devotees. Unmarried girls also keep a fast on this day hoping to get husband of their choice. Story of Goddess Katyayani Long ago there was a sage called Katyayana who was a huge devotee of Goddess Shakti. He always wished for Goddess Shakti to be born as his daughter. During the same ...

Mata Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is the sixth manifestation of Goddess Durga (Parvati) and is considered to be the warrior form of the Goddess. This year She will be worshipped on 11 October 2021. It is said that in this form, She slew the demon Mahishasura and freed the universe from his terror. On this day, we are here to tell you more about Goddess Katyayani. Scroll down the article to read more. Who Is Goddess Katyayani Once there lived a great sage named Rishi Katyayan. He was an ardent devotee of Goddess Durga. He once performed a strict penance to please Goddess Durga. The Goddess finally took notice of the penance of Rishi Katyayan and then She asked him to seek a boon from Her. The sage asked the Goddess to bless him with a daughter similar to Her. As a result, Goddess Durga took birth as a girl child to Rishi Katyayan and his wife. The baby girl was then named Katyayani. Puja Vidhi Of Goddess Katyayani • On the sixth day of Navratri, people should wake up early and freshen up. • After this, they should take baths and wear clean or new clothes. • Since Goddess is fond of red colour, one can wear red or yellow clothes on this day. • Now give a holy bath to the idol of the Goddess using panchamrit prepared using milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga Jal. • Light a Diya in front of the idol of Goddess Durga. • Now offer Her red and yellow flowers along with raw turmeric and honey. • Offer fruits as well. • Light incense sticks and perform th...