Katyayani Avataram
The goddess of Vrindavan, she is depicted as having four arms and three eyes, she is seated on a lion. She is the sixth swarup of Ma Durga and is known as Maa Katyayani. The son of “Kat” was “Katya”. Rishi Katyayan was born in this “Katya” lineage. Katyayan had observed penance with a desire to get Ma as his daughter. As a result she took birth as a daughter of Katyayan. Therefore her name is “Katyayani” . She killed the demon Mahishasur.
To get Krishna as a husband gopis worship Ma Katryayani in Braj. So she is established as the Queen of Braj.
Spiritual Importance of Katyayani Navadurga Pooja
Goddess Katyayani puja is performed on the sixth day during Durga Navratra. On the day of Katyayani puja, Yogis or Sadhak who perform the pooja keep their mind on Ajna Chakra or Agna Chakra. Ajna Chakra is the most important Chakra or the step in spiritual practice. During this pooja, devotees offer themselves to Katyayani. Katyayani pooja during Durga Navratri makes devotees mentally and physically fit and keeps them in a state to face any challenges in their life.
Slokam of Mata Katyayani
चन्द्रहासोज्जवलकरा शार्दूलावरवाहना।
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्यादेवी दानवद्यातिनी।।
Dhyan Mantra of Mata Katyayani
Chandrahaasojhwala karaa Shardhula varavaahana |
Katyayani shubham dadyath devi danava ghathinee ||
Meaning
Which means, Devi Katyayani, who holds Chandrahaas Sword and other weapons in her ten hands, rides on Lion, and destroying demons, be propitious to me.
Which means, Devi Katyayani, who holds Chandrahaas Sword and other weapons in her ten hands, rides on Lion, and destroying demons, be propitious to me.
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