New Delhi: On the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, goddess Katyayani is worshipped by devotees. The 9-day lengthy competition of Chaitra Navratri started on April 13 this 12 months and will final until April 21 on Ram Navami respectively. On every day throughout this era, completely different types of Nav Durga Maa are worshipped.
On the sixth day of Navratri, Maa Katyayani is worshipped by the devotees. She is the second title of Goddess Parvati, Adi Parashakti or Amarakosha, as per the Sanskrit lexicon. She can also be hailed because the fierce avatar of Maa Durga as per some beliefs.
Maa Katyayani is related to the crimson color, one thing which can also be linked to Goddess Durga.
MAA KATYAYANI PUJA:
According to Skanda Purana, Devi Katyayani got here into being from the spontaneous anger of the gods to kill the demon—Mahishasur. She mounted on a lion which Goddess Parvati provided to her and killed Mahishasur in her fierce avatar. That is why Durga can also be recognized by the title Mahishasurmardini. This is well known extensively throughout the globe as Durga Puja. It coincides with the Sharad Navratri which falls throughout September-October.
The legend of Mahishasur and how the goddess killed him is the most well-liked one related to the origin of Maa Katyayani, who put an finish to evil and helped the gods from the clutches of this demon.
Goddess Katyayani mounts on a lion and has three eyes and is four-armed.
MAA KATYAYANI MANTRA FOR BLISSFUL MARRIAGE:
कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि । नन्द गोपसुतं देविपतिं मे कुरु ते नमः ॥
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari
Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah
KATYAYANI MANTRA:
ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥
DEVI KATYAYANI 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॥
BENEFITS OF CHANTING MAA KATYAYANI MANTRAS:
It is believed, if somebody’s marriage is getting delayed, Maa Katyayani’s mantra chant removes all of the hurdles, Manglik Dosha from the horoscope. If married, then this mantra can guarantee a cheerful married life. It is claimed those that are single or in love may also chant the mantra for marrying the associate of their selection.
THE LEGEND OF DEVI KATYAYANI:
As per standard beliefs, Devi Katyayani was born to Rishi Katyayan, who hailed from the Katya lineage-linked to Vishwamitra initially. The sage Katyayan was an ardent Durga follower and carried out austere penance to please the goddess as he needed her to be born as his daughter. Later, Maa Durga, happy by his faucet and dedication reincarnated as Katyayani—the daughter of Katyayan.
In different texts, such because the Kalika Purana, it’s acknowledged that as a result of Rishi Katyayan first worshipped the goddess, she got here to be often known as Katyayani.
There are a number of temples of Devi Katyayani within the nation and Katyayani Vrat (quick) can also be noticed by the ladies, who want to have a husband of their very own selection. Earlier beliefs additionally hyperlink it to the legend which says Gopis would observe the quick, singing Lord Krishna’s praises and pray to Maa Katyayani with devotion to be able to search Krishna as their associate.
Khadga is her weapon and she holds a lotus in one among her palms whereas the opposite hand stays all the time stays in Abhayamudra or Varadamudra for blessings.
Here’s wishing everybody a really Happy Navratri!
