Know All About Worshipping of Mata Katyayani and the Rituals of 6th day of navratri The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to the sixth form deity Durga and the warrior goddess Mata Katyayani. If you want to understand the correct puja vidhi, spiritual significance and all about Navratri Day 6 and Mata Katyayani, this guide is for you.

On the auspicious 6th day of Shardiya Navratri, people worship Mata Katyayani to seek her blessings. The goddess symbolises courage and victory over evil power. According to our holy texts, the deity (sixth incarnation of the goddess Durga) has defeated the demon Mahishasura. Devotees who worship the deity Katyayani are blessed with strength, courage, and marital bliss. Let’s understand the step-by-step puja vidhi, correct rituals, and mantras to invoke the blessing of the sixth form of Nav-Durga- Mata Katyayani.

Shardiya Navratri Day 6 Dates

  • As per the Hindu panchang, Day 6 of Shardiya Navratri falls on the 16th of October, 2026 (Friday). 
  • It is advised to begin the worship of Mata Katyayani early morning on the 16th of October, and the sandhya aarti should be performed in the evening (after sunset).

About the 6th Day of Navratri Goddess: Who is Mata Katyayani?

Deity Katyayani is the sixth incarnation of Mata Durga, known for her fierce and protective nature. She is depicted riding a lion and shown with her 4 hands holding a sword in one hand, a lotus in one hand and one hand in abhay (blessing) mudra. The deity symbolises power and the defeat of evil forces as she killed the Mahishasur. She blesses her devotees by removing obstacles from their lives. Also, it is believed that she blesses her unmarried girl devotees with a good husband, and people also worship her for marital bliss.

Katyayani Mata Story

Mata Katyayani is named after the sage Katyayan. As per Hindu mythology, the sage performs intense penance to obtain a fierce, powerful and divine daughter. Pleased with Sage’s devotion and penance, the deity Durga manifests herself as Katyayani and takes birth as the daughter of Katyayan. The goddess created her form and combined divine energies to kill the demon Mahishasura, who caused harm to the gods and terrorised the earth and heavens. Due to the demon’s killing, Mata Katyayani was named Mahishasuramardini. The deity’s blessings provide strength, balance, clarity and the power to defeat challenges. Her energy also represents righteousness, where her devotees should remain grounded while keeping moral values. She empowered her devotees and worshippers to become fearless and confident, pursuing their goal, defeating all obstacles in life.

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 6 Puja Vidhi: How to Worship Deity Katyayani on Day 6

shardiya navratri 2026 day 6 puja vidhi step by step guide to worship maa katyayani explained in infographic Step 1: Get up early and take a bath, and then wear clean clothes.

Step 2: Collect all Puja Samagri required for the day 6 of Navratri, like red cloth, idol of Deity Katyayani, roli, kumkum, sandalwood paste (chandan), akshat, ghee, red and yellow flowers (including lotus), dhoop, paan, naivedya, coconut, etc.

Step 3: Start with kalash pujan (worship kalash first established on the day 1 (ghatasthapana).

Step 4: Take Sankalp (vow) for seeking courage and protection. Take water, flower, akshat (rice) into your right hand, and offer to the deity wholeheartedly and state your true intention for the worship (puja). 

Step 5: Present Offerings (Bhog to Deity Katyayani)

According to the Hindu panchang (holy text), Mata Katyayani is worshipped with honey, and it is also considered a special bhog for Navratri Day 6 and Mata Katyayani. Apart from honey, devotees should also offer other satvik food and fruits (including coconut). All of these should be kept before the idol of the goddess.

Step 6: Meditate for some minutes, visualising the deity Katyayani, then chant her mantras and stuti. Devotees should also read the Nav Durga path or recite Durga Chalisha, or they can hear the Durga Saptashati path.

Step 7: Sprinkle the holy water (Gangaajal) all over the Puja Spaces

After bhog and dhyanam and mantra chanting, sprinkle gangaajal on bhog, puja space and on yourself (slight sprinkle).

Step 8: Final Step: Conclude the Worship (Puja) with Aarti

Read Katyayani Mata or Durga Mata Aarti, showing the ghee lamp (diya) to the deity, and share the Prasadam with your family members and your own.

Also read the complete guide on Do’s and Don’ts During Shardiya Navratri

6th Day of Navratri Colour

As per the Hindu panchang, the day 6 of Navratri colour is actually the “Green.” It symbolises nature and cultivates a sense of fertility, growth, peace and serenity. It also symbolises a new beginning. However, as per many sources, the 6th day colour is also grey. Apart from these, some scholars and spiritualists state that the Red colour is associated with Mata Katyayani, and it is the deity’s beloved colour as she represents strength, courage and victory over evil energies.

6th Day of Navratri Mantras and Prayers

For correct puja and mantra chanting, devotees should know the Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 6 correct mantras, stuti and Aartis. Through correct puja vidhi and correct prayers, you can seek the blessings of the Deity Durga. The following are the correct Day 6 Navratri mantra, stotra, dhyanam, etc:

Mantra

ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥

Prarthana

चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना।
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥

Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana।
Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini॥

Stuti

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

Dhyana

वन्दे वाञ्छित मनोरथार्थ चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहारूढा चतुर्भुजा कात्यायनी यशस्विनीम्॥
स्वर्णवर्णा आज्ञाचक्र स्थिताम् षष्ठम दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
वराभीत करां षगपदधरां कात्यायनसुतां भजामि॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां स्मेरमुखी नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम्॥
प्रसन्नवदना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां त्रिवलीविभूषित निम्न नाभिम्॥

Vande Vanchhita Manorathartha Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Simharudha Chaturbhuja Katyayani Yashasvinim॥
Swarnavarna Ajnachakra Sthitam Shashthama Durga Trinetram।
Varabhita Karam Shagapadadharam Katyayanasutam Bhajami॥
Patambara Paridhanam Smeramukhi Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Manditam॥
Prasannavadana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Trivalivibhushita Nimna Nabhim॥

Stotra

कञ्चनाभां वराभयं पद्मधरा मुकटोज्जवलां।
स्मेरमुखी शिवपत्नी कात्यायनेसुते नमोऽस्तुते॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
सिंहस्थिताम् पद्महस्तां कात्यायनसुते नमोऽस्तुते॥
परमानन्दमयी देवी परब्रह्म परमात्मा।
परमशक्ति, परमभक्ति, कात्यायनसुते नमोऽस्तुते॥
विश्वकर्ती, विश्वभर्ती, विश्वहर्ती, विश्वप्रीता।
विश्वाचिन्ता, विश्वातीता कात्यायनसुते नमोऽस्तुते॥
कां बीजा, कां जपानन्दकां बीज जप तोषिते।
कां कां बीज जपदासक्ताकां कां सन्तुता॥
कांकारहर्षिणीकां धनदाधनमासना।
कां बीज जपकारिणीकां बीज तप मानसा॥
कां कारिणी कां मन्त्रपूजिताकां बीज धारिणी।
कां कीं कूंकै कः ठः छः स्वाहारूपिणी॥

Kanchanabha Varabhayam Padmadhara Mukatojjavalam।
Smeramukhi Shivapatni Katyayanesute Namoastute॥
Patambara Paridhanam Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Simhasthitam, Padmahastam Katyayanasute Namoastute॥
Paramanandamayi Devi Parabrahma Paramatma।
Paramashakti, Paramabhakti, Katyayanasute Namoastute॥
Vishwakarti, Vishwabharti, Vishwaharti, Vishwaprita।
Vishwachinta, Vishwatita Katyayanasute Namoastute॥
Kam Bija, Kam Japanandakam Bija Japa Toshite।
Kam Kam Bijam Japadasaktakam Kam Santuta॥
Kamkaraharshinikam Dhanadadhanamasana।
Kam Bija Japakarinikam Bija Tapa Manasa॥
Kam Karini Kam Mantrapujitakam Bija Dharini।
Kam Kim Kumkai Kah Thah Chah Swaharupini॥

Kavacha

कात्यायनौमुख पातु कां स्वाहास्वरूपिणी।
ललाटे विजया पातु मालिनी नित्य सुन्दरी॥
कल्याणी हृदयम् पातु जया भगमालिनी॥
Katyayanaumukha Patu Kam Swahaswarupini।
Lalate Vijaya Patu Malini Nitya Sundari॥
Kalyani Hridayam Patu Jaya Bhagamalini॥

Aarti

जय जय अम्बे जय कात्यायनी। जय जग माता जग की महारानी॥
बैजनाथ स्थान तुम्हारा। वहावर दाती नाम पुकारा॥
कई नाम है कई धाम है। यह स्थान भी तो सुखधाम है॥
हर मन्दिर में ज्योत तुम्हारी। कही योगेश्वरी महिमा न्यारी॥
हर जगह उत्सव होते रहते। हर मन्दिर में भगत है कहते॥
कत्यानी रक्षक काया की। ग्रन्थि काटे मोह माया की॥
झूठे मोह से छुडाने वाली। अपना नाम जपाने वाली॥
बृहस्पतिवार को पूजा करिये। ध्यान कात्यानी का धरिये॥
हर संकट को दूर करेगी। भण्डारे भरपूर करेगी॥
जो भी माँ को भक्त पुकारे। कात्यायनी सब कष्ट निवारे॥

Also read: Significance & Rituals of Shardiya Navratri

Conclusion

Shardiya Navratri is one of the sacred and popular festivals in Hindu culture. During the nine days of Navratri, people worship the nine forms of “Nav-Durga.” It is believed that worshipping all the 9 forms of Deity Durga throughout the 9 days of Navratri with devotion, correct puja vidhi and true intent brings clarity in life. Also, the deity Durga gives courage and righteousness to their devotees and power to overcome life challenges and achieve success.

This blog contains everything about Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 6 details, from correct rituals to puja vidhi and mantras for the deity Katyayani- the 6th form of NavDurga. Knowing the correct puja vidhi and performing Mata Katyayani’s worship with devotion gives courage, strength, and the ability to chase your dream, defeating all obstacles.