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Maa Katyayani Puja 2026: Know The Legend, Significance, And Birth Story To Slay Mahishasura
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News18•14-10-2026, 11:20
Maa Katyayani Puja 2026: Know The Legend, Significance, And Birth Story To Slay Mahishasura
- •On the sixth day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga.
- •According to mythology, Sage Katyayan performed penance, and the Goddess was born as his daughter to destroy Mahishasura.
- •The Goddess was created from the collective radiance of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
- •Worshipping Goddess Katyayani helps remove marriage obstacles and grants fame, success, and fearlessness.
- •Offerings like honey, sweet paan, and bottle gourd are presented to the Goddess during worship.
Key Questions Answered
The sixth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, falls on October 16, corresponding to the Ashwin Shukla Shasthi Tithi.
Sage Katyayan performed rigorous penance for years to please Goddess Bhagavati, eventually asking for her to be born as his daughter, while the Trinity later manifested her from their collective radiance to defeat Mahishasura.
While performing ritualistic worship of Goddess Katyayani, devotees should offer honey, sweet paan, and bottle gourd as bhog.
