Navratri is one of the grandest Hindu festivals, celebrated with devotion, joy, and enthusiasm throughout India. Each of the nine days is dedicated to one unique form of Goddess Durga. Day 6 of Navratri 2025, which falls on September 27, 2025, the Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwina, is devoted to the worship of Maa Katyayani, the warrior goddess known for her courage and strength.
Significance of Day 6 of Navratri
The sixth day of Navratri is spiritually very powerful. On this day, devotees worship Maa Katyayani, who is considered one of the fiercest forms of Goddess Durga. She is known as the destroyer of demons and negativity, and is worshipped for courage, prosperity, and protection from evil forces. Her divine aura is described as radiant as thousands of suns. She rides a lion, holding a sword and a lotus in her hands, while her other two hands bless her devotees with fearlessness and protection.
Maa Katyayani is also considered the ruler of the planet Jupiter (Brihaspati). According to astrology, those who face difficulties due to a weak Jupiter in their horoscope should pray to Maa Katyayani on this day to overcome obstacles in marriage, career, and personal growth. She is also known as Maa Mahishasurmardini, as she defeated the demon king Mahishasura, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
The Story of Maa Katyayani
According to Hindu scriptures, there was once a sage named Katyayan who was a great devotee of Goddess Parvati. He wished to have the Goddess as his daughter. To fulfil his desire, he performed severe penance and prayers. Pleased with his devotion, Goddess Parvati blessed him by taking birth as his daughter. Since she was born in the ashram of Sage Katyayan, she came to be known as Katyayani. This story highlights the goddess’s divine connection with devotion, protection, and blessings for her devotees.
The Colour of Navratri Day 6
The colour associated with the sixth day of Navratri is grey. This colour represents balance, emotional strength, and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Devotees wear grey clothes on this day and also use grey-colored flowers and shringar items while worshipping Maa Katyayani. Offering sindoor (vermilion), seasonal fruits, and flowers in grey tones is believed to please the goddess and invite her blessings.
Puja Vidhi for Navratri 2025 Day 6
Devotees perform detailed rituals on this day to seek Maa Katyayani’s blessings. The complete step-by-step puja vidhi is as follows:
- Start the day by waking up early and taking a holy bath to purify the body and mind.
- Set up the idol or image of Maa Katyayani at the puja altar, decorate it with fresh flowers and offer kumkum, sindoor, and shringar items.
- Light a diya (lamp) with pure ghee or oil and incense sticks to begin the puja.
- Offer bhog, which includes five seasonal fruits, homemade sweets, and meetha paan to the goddess.
- Recite the Durga Saptashati Path with devotion. Performing a hawan is also considered highly auspicious.
- If unable to recite the entire Durga Saptashati, devotees may chant the Durga Kavach, which also carries great spiritual merit.
- Chant the Katyayani Mata Mantra 108 times to invoke her blessings for peace, happiness, and marital harmony.
- In the evening, perform an aarti and offer bhog again before concluding the day’s rituals by consuming sattvik food.
Remedies for Unmarried Girls
Maa Katyayani is considered the goddess of marital harmony. According to tradition, the Gopis of Vrindavan prayed to her to get Lord Krishna as their husband. It is believed that unmarried girls who worship Maa Katyayani with faith and devotion on Day 6 of Navratri can overcome obstacles in finding a suitable life partner. The goddess blesses them with happiness and prosperity in married life.
Katyayani Mantras for Marriage
The following mantras are chanted to seek the blessings of Maa Katyayani for marriage and happiness in relationships:
1. ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Katyayani Namaha
2. कात्यायनी महामाये , महायोगिन्यधीश्वरी।
नन्दगोपसुतं देवी, पति मे कुरु ते नमः।।
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari,
Nandagopasutam Devi, Patim Me Kurute Namah
Chanting these mantras with devotion and a pure heart is believed to remove obstacles in marriage and bring joy and harmony in relationships.
Durga Puja Celebrations After Day 6
As Navratri progresses, the celebrations continue with even more grandeur in different parts of India. In states like West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Tripura, and especially Kolkata, Durga Puja begins with great pomp and cultural vibrancy after Day 6. Beautifully decorated pandals, cultural performances, and the artistic display of Goddess Durga’s idols attract devotees and tourists alike, turning the festival into a nationwide celebration of faith and culture.
Navratri 2025 Day 6 is a deeply spiritual day that reminds devotees of the immense power of Maa Katyayani. She is the embodiment of courage, protection, and divine energy. Whether worshipped for removing astrological obstacles, finding an ideal life partner, or seeking strength to face challenges, Maa Katyayani blesses her devotees with prosperity, peace, and inner strength. Performing her puja with faith and devotion ensures divine grace and harmony in life.
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