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Sunday, October 18, 2015

Nine forms of Durga worshipped during Navaratri - 06 Katyayani

The sixth form of Mother Durga is known as ‘Katyayani’, who is worshipped on the six day of Navaratri. The legend behind her name goes thus: Once upon a time, there was a great sage called Kata, in whose lineage was born the sage Katyayan. Katayan was very famous and renowned in the lineage of saints. He underwent long austerities and penance in order to receive the grace of the Mother Goddess. He wished to have a daughter in the form of a goddess.

According to his wish and desire the Mother Goddess granted his request. His daughter was the Mother Durga reborn. As she was born in Katyayan's house, she was called Katyayani.
Goddess Katyayani rides on the magnificent lion and depicted with four hands. Goddess Katyayani carries lotus flower and sword in her left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras.

It is said that in this form Mahishasura was killed. This was form that created by the devas, who was eventually born in Katyayan's house and who came and killed Mahishasura.

Mother Katyayani a blesses you with better health and wealth. By worshipping  Katyayani, you may develop great strength to fight all disease, sorrows and fears. In order to destruct the sins accumulated over your several lives, you should religiously worship Katyayani.

This is the daughter form of Durga. Here is she a loving daughter. She is epitome of love but won’t hesitate to rise up in anger to defend righteousness and Dharma. It is believed that Maa Katyayani persistently battles against the evil and deceitful entities.

She is also referred to as the Goddess of Vrindavan. She was widely worshiped there by the Gopis.


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