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Maa Katyayani

Warrior Goddess of Courage

चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना । कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद्देवी दानवघातिनी ॥

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Maa Katyayani

कात्यायनी · Warrior Goddess

ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥

Maa Katyayani is the sixth manifestation of Goddess Durga, worshipped on Navratri Day 6. She is the fierce warrior goddess born from the collective anger of the gods to slay the demon Mahishasura. She rides a magnificent lion and has four arms holding a sword, lotus, and granting fearlessness and boons. She is the embodiment of the Anahata Chakra (heart chakra) and represents courage, victory over evil, and divine feminine power.

Sword Wielder

Slayer of Mahishasura

Lion Vahana

Symbol of courage

Anahata Chakra

Heart energy center

Sacred Mantras & Prayers

॥ मूल मंत्र ॥

ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः ॥

Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah

Chant 108 times daily

॥ प्रार्थना मंत्र ॥

चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना ।
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद्देवी दानवघातिनी ॥

Candrahāsojjvalakarā śārdūlavaravāhanā ।
Kātyāyanī śubhaṃ dadyāddevī dānavaghātinī ॥

॥ ध्यान मंत्र ॥

कात्यायनी महारौद्री महाघोरा महाबला ।
महाबाहुर्महावीर्या महाशक्तिरुदारधीः ॥

सिंहासनगता देवी सिंहवाहिनी शुभा ।
खड्गखेटकधारिणी कात्यायनी नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Story & Spiritual Significance

Warrior Origin: Born from the combined anger and energy of all gods to destroy the invincible demon Mahishasura, Maa Katyayani is the fierce form of the Divine Mother. She is named after Sage Katyayana, who performed penance to have her as his daughter.

Anahata Chakra: She governs the heart chakra, awakening courage, compassion, unconditional love, fearlessness, and the power to overcome inner and outer enemies.

Ruling Planet: Venus (Shukra). Her worship removes Shukra dosha, enhances beauty, charm, love life, marital harmony, artistic talents, luxury, and material comforts.

Symbolism: Lion vahana represents courage and royalty. Sword signifies cutting through ignorance and ego. Lotus represents purity rising above worldly attachments.

Sacred Offerings (Prasad)

Honey

Red Flowers

Sweets

Fruits

Offer honey and red items symbolizing sweetness and courage