Published By: Nibandh Vinod
Last Updated: October 20, 2023, 00:15 IST
Shardiya Navratri 2023: The sixth day of Navratri is devoted to Maa Katyayani. (Image: Shutterstock)
Navratri Day 6: Maa Katyayani, who embodies the fiercest side of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on Day 6. Here’s all you could know concerning the Goddess.
SHARDIYA NAVRATRI 2023 DAY 6: The sixth day of Navratri is devoted to the Warrior Goddess, Maa Katyayani, who embodies the fiercest side of Goddess Durga. In her type as Mahishasurmardini, she rides an impressive lion, adorned with 4 fingers. Goddess Katyayani holds a lotus flower and a sword in each of her left fingers, whereas each of her proper fingers gracefully show the Abhaya and Varada Mudras. Interestingly, the planet Brihaspati is ruled by Goddess Katyayani. Here’s all you could find out about Maa Katyayani and the importance of the sixth day of Durga puja.
Navratri Day 6: Date
This yr, the sixth day of Navratri is about to be noticed on Friday, October 20. This day additionally marks the Shukla Shashthi tithi in accordance with the Drik Panchang.
Navratri Day 6: Shubh Muhurat
The Shukla Shashthi Tithi, which is taken into account auspicious for many actions, will begin at 12:31 AM and conclude at 11:24 PM. During this present day, the Brahma Muhurta is between 4:44 AM and 5:34 AM. The Vijaya Muhurta is predicted from 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM, moreover, the Sayahna Sandhya is anticipated to happen from 5:47 PM to 7:03 PM.
Navratri Day 6 Colour GREEN
The warrior goddess Katyayani, worshipped on the sixth day, symbolizes purity and power. White represents the purity of intention, the destruction of ignorance, and the trail to righteousness. Green is an emblem of fertility, progress, and the concord that arises from steadiness. It signifies hope and optimism.
Navratri 2023 Day 6: Significance
It is believed that Goddess Katyayani governs the planet Brihaspati, symbolizing intelligence and peace. Her blessings are thought to have the ability to scrub away the sins of worshippers, dispel negativity, and overcome obstacles. Additionally, single women usually observe a quick in honour of Maa Katyayani to hunt her divine grace to discover a appropriate husband of their alternative.
Navratri Day 6: Puja Vidhi
Devotees ought to begin their day by waking up early, taking a shower, and sporting new garments. They ought to make sure the puja space is clear and then supply recent roses to the idol of Maa Katyayani. You also can gentle lamps (Deepak) and incense sticks as a part of your worship. Devotees can supply lotus flowers as an indication of devotion to Goddess Katyayani whereas reciting mantras and prayers.
Navratri Day 6: Bhog
It is believed that providing honey as a Bhog to Maa Katyayani is an auspicious apply throughout worship.
Navratri Day 6: Maa Katyayani Mantra
- ॥ Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥
- ॥ Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana। Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini॥
- ॥ Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
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