Navratri 2025 Day 6: Worship Goddess Katyayani for love, strength and victory over obstacles
Worship Maa Katyayani on Navratri Day 6 for strength, harmony, protection, and blessings
Navratri is not just a celebration; it is a transformation. Each day reveals a new face of Maa Durga, guiding us from struggle to strength, from fear to faith. By the sixth day, the journey reaches its fiery heart: the worship of Maa Katyayani, the warrior goddess born from the combined power of the gods. She is fierce enough to slay Mahishasura, yet tender enough to bless her devotees with love and harmony.
This year, Navratri Day 6 falls on September 28. It is a day that calls us to awaken both our strength and our compassion, just as Maa Katyayani embodies the perfect balance of courage and nurturing grace.
Date, Colour, and Deity of Navratri Day 6
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2025
Goddess of the Day: Maa Katyayani
Colour of the Day: Grey (symbol of balance, protection, and calm strength)
Ruling Planet: Venus + Jupiter
Chakra: Third Eye (Ajna)
Favourite Offering: Honey
Vehicle: Lion
Devotees dress in grey, symbolising steadiness and protection, and offer honey to Maa Katyayani. This is believed to bring harmony in relationships, sweetness in speech, and victory over inner and outer struggles.
Puja Muhurat for Day 6
The most auspicious times to perform Maa Katyayani’s puja on September 27 are:
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04:42 am to 06:12 am,
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09:12 am to 10:42 am
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10:42 am to 12:11 pm
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01:41 pm to 03:11 pm
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06:10 pm to 07:41 pm
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07:41 pm to 09:11 pm
These timings, based on Choghadiya Muhurat, ensure that your worship aligns with planetary energies, multiplying blessings and removing obstacles.
The Legend of Maa Katyayani
The origin of Maa Katyayani is a story of divine intervention. Long ago, the demon Mahishasura had become invincible thanks to a boon: no man or beast could defeat him. His terror spread across the three worlds, leaving the devas helpless. It was then that the collective energies of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva merged into a blazing force. From that light emerged a radiant goddess, born in the hermitage of Sage Katyayan, hence the name Katyayani.
She was created for one purpose: to destroy Mahishasura. Armed with divine weapons, mounted on a lion, and glowing with unstoppable energy, Maa Katyayani fought Mahishasura in a battle that shook the universe. Finally, she struck him down, restoring peace and dharma.
Her legend doesn’t stop there. In another tale, the demon Raktabija posed an even stranger threat: every drop of his blood that touched the earth gave rise to another demon. As Bhairava and the gods struggled, Maa Katyayani swallowed his blood before it could spill, ending his reign of terror.
Both stories show her as a goddess who doesn’t just fight. She finishes the fight. She is strength itself, guided by love for her children, the devotees she protects.
Symbolism and Iconography of Maa Katyayani
Maa Katyayani is depicted with four hands. In two, she holds a lotus and a sword, symbols of purity and power. With the other two, she blesses her devotees through varada mudra (granting boons) and abhaya mudra (removing fear). She rides a lion, representing her unmatched courage and her ability to channel raw energy into righteous action. A crescent moon adorns her forehead, a reminder that even in battle, she carries peace and balance.
The Ajna Chakra and Venus + Jupiter Connection
Maa Katyayani presides over the Ajna Chakra, also known as the Third Eye Chakra, situated between the eyebrows. This chakra governs intuition, clarity, and spiritual wisdom. When blocked, it causes confusion and doubt. When balanced, it awakens insight, calm confidence, and clear vision.
She also rules over Venus and Jupiter, the planets of love, beauty, and wisdom. Together, they guide us in matters of relationships, abundance, and faith. Under her blessings, Venus’s charm blends with Jupiter’s wisdom, teaching us that love must be rooted in strength and victory must be tempered with compassion. Listening to chakra and planetary frequencies during meditation can deepen the connection:
**Venus Frequency: 221.23 Hz**
You can access these tracks on Astrosure.ai, ideal for Day 6 puja and meditation.
Mantras for Maa Katyayani
Chanting her mantras is believed to bring love, harmony, and victory over negativity.
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Tulsi Mata Aarti: Invokes sanctity, marital harmony, and sacred love.
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Maa Tripursundari Mantra: Attracts beauty, relationship harmony, and grace.
Both can be listened to and chanted along on Astrosure.ai__, where guided recitations help devotees align with Maa Katyayani’s blessings.
How to Worship Maa Katyayani on Day 6
Worshipping Maa Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri is said to remove fear, obstacles, and negativity while blessing devotees with love, courage, and harmony. She is the fierce protector who destroyed Mahishasura, yet she is also the gentle mother who nurtures her children with boundless compassion. Performing her puja with sincerity not only invokes divine protection but also awakens inner strength and clarity in your own life. Here’s a simple way to honour Maa Katyayani on this powerful day:
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Morning Rituals: Wake early, bathe, and wear clean grey clothes.
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Prepare the Altar: Place Maa Katyayani’s idol or image on a clean altar. Light a ghee lamp and incense sticks.
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Offerings: Offer honey, kumkum, flowers (especially red or grey), and fruits.
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Chant Mantras: Recite Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah and the stuti verses: Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini
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Prayers and Aarti: Perform Durga Chalisa, Durga Saptashati, and end with aarti.
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Distribute Prasad: Share the honey or fruit offerings with family and friends.
Why Worship Maa Katyayani?
Maa Katyayani is often called the Goddess of Love and Marriage, especially for young women seeking harmony in relationships. But her blessings go far beyond. She represents:
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Strength in Adversity: Courage to face challenges without fear.
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Love and Harmony: Healing for relationships, marriages, and family life.
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Victory over Negativity: Power to overcome obstacles, enemies, and inner doubts.
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Spiritual Growth: Awakening intuition and clarity through the Ajna Chakra.
Day 6 of Navratri reminds us that love without strength is fragile, and strength without love is empty. Maa Katyayani brings both together. By wearing grey, offering honey, chanting her mantras, and meditating on the Ajna chakra, devotees don’t just worship a goddess. They awaken their own power to love, to persevere, and to rise victorious.
