How to worship Mother Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri? Know the auspicious time and mantra

The festival of Navratri is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. In this festival, nine forms of Mother Goddess are praised. Similarly, on the sixth day of Navratri, Katyayani form of Maa Durga is duly worshipped. According to religious belief, Mother Katyayani had fought with Mahishasura. Because of this, she is considered the embodiment of strength, courage and a goddess who fights against injustice. Along with this, it is believed that when devotees perform puja, their wishes are fulfilled with the blessings of the mother.

 

Many religious experts believe that by worshiping Mother Goddess, all the sins of the devotees are erased and all their wishes are fulfilled. Mother Katyayani loves honey very much, hence honey should be offered to her. Now the question arises that what is the auspicious time to worship Maa Katyayani.

 

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How to do puja?

On Friday, wake up early in the morning and take a bath, then wear red colored clothes, as it is considered to be the favorite color of Mother Katyayani. After this, clean the worship place of your house. Then the whole family should worship Maa Durga together. During the puja, garland the idol of Mother Katyayani with marigold flowers and offer hibiscus flowers to the Mother Goddess. After the puja and aarti, devotees should chant the mantra 108 times.

Mantras of Maa Katyayani

Katyayani Shubham Dadyadevi Danavghatini.

Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Katyayani as an institution.

 

Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.

Vande desired wish, Chandrarghkrit Shekharam.

 

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What is the auspicious time of puja?

There are four such auspicious times on 16th October, when devotees should worship the beautiful form of Goddess Durga. According to religious belief, by performing puja during the auspicious time, devotees get the blessings of Mother Goddess.

 

Abhijeet Muhurta: Will be from 11:49 am in the morning to 12:35 pm.
Brahma Muhurta: Will be from 4.52 am to 5.40 am.
Twilight Muhurta: Will last from 5:51 pm to 6:06 pm.

 

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3 famous temples of Maa Katyayani

1. Bihar

 

There is a special temple of Maa Katyayani in Khagaria district of Bihar, where a large number of people will come on the sixth day of Navratri. According to religious beliefs, the arms of Mata Sati had fallen here. People who face obstacles in their marriage should visit this temple.

 

2. Uttar Pradesh

 

There is Uma Shakti Peeth temple of Maa Katyayani in Vrindavan. It is believed that the hair of Mother Sati had fallen here. Along with this, according to religious belief, the Gopis of Vrindavan had worshiped the Goddess to get Lord Shri Krishna as their husband.

3. Delhi

 

There is a famous temple of Goddess Katyayani in Chhatarpur, where lakhs of people from Delhi and the country go to visit, so that the blessings of Mother Goddess remain on them.