Katyayani is the 6th element of Navdurga Goddesses worshipped during Navratri puja.
Goddess katyayani is worshipped on the 6th day in Durga Navratri pooja. Katyayani
Navdurga puja 2012 time frame is Oct 20 in Ashwin Navratri and on March 28 as aspect
of Vasant Navratri 2012.
The tale of Goddess Katyayani Mata:
Katyayani was born as the daughter of Katyayana, who was conducted an austere penance
to get the Mom Goddess as his daughter. Maa Katyayani was worshipped by Master Vishnu,
Shiva and Brahma and all other Gods for three times – 7th, 8th
and 9th days during Shukla paksha of Ashwin month to demolish demon Mahishasura.
Katyayani satisfied with the puja of Gods and destroyed Mahishasura on Vijaya Dashami
day.
Appearance or Iconography of Maa Katyayani:
Goddess Katyayani is portrayed as Chaturbhuji (four-armed) Goddess in Puranas and
other holy text messages. Katyayani maintains a sword and a lotus in her higher
and lower left arms. The higher and lower right arms show Abhaya and Varada mudra
(blessing pose). Vehicle or vahanam of Katyayani Mata is a lion.
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