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Navratri day 6 is dedicated to Mata Katyayani, who is the fierce form of Maa Durga, and it is one of the very significant days of Navratri. The sacred day is celebrated with various rituals, including the Mata’s worship. In this blog, we will highlight all the significant details of the Shardiya Navratri Day 6.
Who Is Worshipped on Day 6 of Navratri?
On the sixth day of Navratri, we worship Goddess Katyayani, a powerful form of Maa Durga known for her fierce energy and triumph over evil. Born from the combined energies of the gods, she emerged specifically to vanquish the demon Mahishasura—earning her the name Mahishasurmardini. She rides a lion, wields a sword and lotus, and offers blessings through Abhaya (protection) and Varada (granting boons) mudras.Deity Katyayni’s Story
The word Katyayani comes from the rishi (sage) Katyayan, who took penance on the bank of the river Kaushiki. Goddess Durga took birth as a child and was accepted by the saint Katyayan as her daughter.This sixth form of goddess Durga is depicted with four arms, where she holds swords and a lotus and mounts on the majestic lion, extending her two hands in abhaya and vara mudra.
Why This Day Matters (Significance)
Day 6 (Shashthi) is all about courage, clarity, and new beginnings. Worshipping Maa Katyayani helps us:- Overcome fear and obstacles
- Gain inner strength and determination
- Seek justice, spiritual insight, and destroy sin from past lives
- Unmarried girls also offer prayers to the deity to get a good life partner, as did Mata Sita and the Gopis
Day 6 Navratri Color: What Should You Wear?
Day 6 of Shardiya Navratri is associated with the color red, and devotees wear red on this specific auspicious day. They also offer red chunri to Mata as part of their worship.The colour red symbolizes victory and the destruction of negative forces that resemble the Deity Katyayani’s traits. She is the goddess of strength and represents the victory of righteousness over evil.
Pujan Vidhi: Simple yet Meaningful Ways to Observe Day 6
Here’s how you can honor Day 6 of Navratri with warmth and devotion:Dress Right
- Choose red attire on the specific day, if you can
- Wake up fresh, clean your home, and set up a peaceful altar with a picture or idol of Maa Katyayani.
- Decorate it with flowers—hibiscus or jasmine are suggested—and light a diya and incense
- Offer honey, jaggery, or sweet red fruits, aligning with her energy of sweetness and strength
Or
- चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना। कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥ for deeper connection
Or
- या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम
- Sit quietly after puja, reflect on areas where you seek courage or guidance—whether it’s relationships, overcoming fears, or finding clarity.
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Aspect |
Details |
| Navratri Day 6 |
Dedicated to Goddess Katyayani – fierce, protective, and wise |
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Goddess Qualities |
Warrior strength, courage, intuitive clarity, protection from negativity |
| Color to Wear |
Red (Commonly Used) |
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Offerings (Deitie’s Bhog) (Prasadam) |
Honey, jaggery, red fruits |
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Mantras |
ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः Om Devi Katyayani Namaha or चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना। कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी or देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम |
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Heartfelt Focus |
Stand firm in truth, seek blessings for justice or relationship issues, or mental clarity or for any victory. |
