On the sixth day of Navratri, honouring Mata Katyayani by wearing red is a beautiful tradition. (Image: Shutterstock)
The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, a powerful and fierce incarnation of Goddess Durga known for embodying strength and bravery.
Navratri is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to honouring Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms. This vibrant festival commenced on October 3. This festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil, with devotees engaging in fasting, rituals and vibrant celebrations throughout its duration. It will continue until Saturday, October 12, culminating in Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) on the tenth day. On the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri – on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – devotees worship Maa Katyayani, a powerful incarnation of the goddess Durga. The colour associated with this day is red.
Navratri 2024 Day 6: Worshipping Mata Katyayani
The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, a powerful and fierce incarnation of Goddess Durga known for embodying strength and bravery. This auspicious day is marked by four significant yogas: Saubhagya Yoga, Ayushman Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, making it a highly favourable time for devotees to seek blessings.
Worshipping Maa Katyayani is believed to bestow fame and prosperity, while her grace can instill optimism in one’s life. Devotees are encouraged to approach her with a pure heart to have their wishes granted.
Additionally, married women who pray for their husbands’ well-being often find themselves blessed by Maa Katyayani’s protective and nurturing energy.
Navratri 2024 Day 6 Colour: What It Symbolises
On the sixth day of Navratri, honouring Mata Katyayani by wearing Red is a beautiful tradition. The colour red symbolizes passion and love, making it a fitting tribute to the Goddess. It is also the most popular colour of the Chunri (a traditional scarf or shawl) that devotees offer to her.
Puja Vidhi for Mata Katyayani on Day 6
- The ceremony requires walking up early, wearing clean clothes, and presenting bhog to the goddess.
- To worship Goddess Durga’s sixth form, devotees begin the puja by invoking Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma with aarti.
- Devotees should hold flowers in their hands and repeat the mantra – “Klim Sri Trinetraai Namah.”
- Maa Katyayani should be presented with Akshat, flowers, vermilion, incense, Naivedya, cloth, lamp, scent and other items.
- Goddess Katyayani loves red flowers and enjoys eating honey. So, offer honey as a form of worship.
- Listen to Mother Katyayani’s story during the puja. Following that, perform Maa Katyayani’s aarti systematically.
Shubh Muhurat for Navratri Day 6
According to Drik Panchang, here are the auspicious muhurats on October 8, the sixth day of Navratri:
Brahma Muhurat
- Start Time: 4:39 AM
- End Time: 5:29 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
- Start Time: 11:45 AM
- End Time: 12:32 PM
Pratah Sandhya
- Start Time: 5:04 AM
- End Time: 6:18 AM
Amrit Kalam
- Start Time: 6:42 PM
- End Time: 8:25 PM
Vijaya Muhurta
- Start Time: 2:05 PM
- End Time: 2:52 PM
Bhog to Offer Mata Katyayani on Navratri Day 6
For good fortune and financial success, it is believed that devotees should offer honey to Maa Katyayani. Offering honey as prasad is thought to bring protection from obstacles and to promote sweetness and harmony in life.
