Chaitra Navratri 2023 has begun and on the Shashthi Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha, Maa Katyayani, the form of Maa Durga is worshiped. According to scriptures, Maa Katyayani is the Manas Putri of Lord Brahma. She is also known as Chhath Maiya in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Maa Katyayani is more beautiful than the other Goddesses. In this year, Maa Katyayani will be worshiped on 27th March, 2023 on Shashthi Tithi. It is believed that duly worship of Maa Katyayani can bring success in every task we do. Along with this, one can get victory over their enemies.
So, let’s move ahead and through this exclusive blog by AstroSage, find out which methods should be followed by devotees during worship, and what remedies or religious ceremonies should be observed during this time. Before moving ahead, let us tell you that on this day there will also be the formation of an auspicious Yoga. Keep reading this blog till the end to find information about it.
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Navaratri Shashthi Tithi Falling In Shubh Yoga
The Navratri Shashthi Tithi will begin in Ayushman Yoga. The benefits of this Yoga can be seen for a longer period. It is believed that whatever the tasks are done during the Ayushman Yoga, give long lasting outcomes.
Ayushman Yoga Beginning: 26 March, 2023 at 11:23 PM
Ayushman Yoga Ending: 27 March, 2023 at 11:18 PM
The Form Of Maa Katyayani
On the sixth day of Navratri, Mother Katyayani is worshiped. Mother Katyayani is Mahishasur Mardini, the destroyer of wicked people, Asuras, demons, and monsters. Her shape is destructive, divine, and gleams like gold. She is sitting in her beloved vehicle, Singh (lion). Mother has four limbs, one in Abhaya Mudra, the other in Varada Mudra, and the other two holding a sword and a lotus flower.
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Significance Of Maa Katyayani Worship
Worshiping Maa Katyayani bestows incredible strength and ends all troubles. Mother Katyayani is the evil and sinner destroyer. By worshiping her and praying to her with rituals, devotees readily obtain the four fruits of Artha, Dharma, Kama, and Moksha, and disease, grief, rage, and fear are destroyed. In addition, all sins committed in previous and present births are immediately removed. Worshiping her also removes all types of problems. Worship of Maa Katyayani results in the marriage of unmarried girls, who also find a suitable groom.
Maa Katyayani Worshiping Method
- Wake up early in the morning and wear red clothes after taking bath. There is a huge significance of red clothes in the worship of Maa Katyayani.
- After that observe the fast.
- Then meditate on Maa Katyayani and do Abhishek of goddess by adding red flowers in Gangajal.
- Then offer her clothes, a red rose or any red flower, Akshat, Dhoop, Lamp, Perfume etc.
- During this time, chant her Mantras.
- After that, offer her Honey as Bhog. It is quite essential to utilise Honey in the worship of Maa Katyayani because she loves honey. Apart from this, you should also offer a betel leaf applied with Honey to Maa Katyayani.
- Following this, recite Durga Chalisa, do Aarti and read the narrative (Katha) of Maa Katyayani.
- In the end, do Aarti of Maa Katyayani with Ghee Lamp.
Maa Katyayani Mantras
Worship Maa Katyayani with red flowers while keeping the image or idol in front of you. After this, repeat at least 51 times the Mantra listed below.
Katyayani Mantra:
‘kātyāyani mahāmāye mahāyoginyadhīśvari ।
nanda gopasutaṃ devipatiṃ me kuru te namaḥ ॥
oṃ hrīṃ kātyāyanyai svāhā, hrīṃ śrīṃ kātyāyanyai svāhā ॥’
Keep in mind that you chant the Mantra purely and clearly.
Benefits Of Reciting Maa Katyayani Mantra
- Chanting Maa Katyayani’s mantra yields the desired results. Along with this, wealth is obtained.
- Aside from that, the impact of Manglik Dosh on the horoscope is removed, and an auspicious Yogas form of marriage.
- Maa Katyayani represents female strength. Worshiping her enhances both love life and femininity.
- When there are marital difficulties, the Katyayani Mantra should be chanted. This strengthens the love connection between husband and wife and calms the mind.
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Maa Katyayani Narrative (Katha)
According to lore, a sage called Kat lived in the woods. They had a son called Katya. Maharishi Katyayan was born in the Katya Gotra but he had no child. His desire to have Maa Bhagwati in the form of a daughter. As a result, he performed harsh penance for Goddess Paramba. Goddess Paramba gave Maharishi Katyayan a boon and appeared as his daughter, fulfilling his desire. She got the Maa Katyayani after becoming the daughter of Maharishi Katyayan. Mother Katyayani was a virtuous young lady. She was the one who eventually killed the evil demon Mahishasura, freeing all three realms from his rule. During the days of Navratri, it is believed that all wishes of devotees who worship Mother Katyayani with a pure heart are granted.
Remedies On Navaratri Day 6 To Appease Maa Katyayani
To fulfill Your Wish
The sixth day of Navratri is devoted to the worship of Maa Katyayani. To fulfill any kind of wish on this day, burn cow dung cakes or lumps and sacrifice cloves and camphor on it. After that, offer honey as Bhog to the mother. It is believed that by doing so, one receives relief from any difficulty and wishes are granted.
To Marry Soon
If a young man or woman is having difficulty marrying, he or she should duly worship Maa Katyayani for early marriage. Donate makeup-related items and worship in Mata’s temple for this purpose, or donate sixteen makeup items (Solah Shringar) such as red bangles, Kumkum, red saree, red Bindi, and so on to married women. Also, pray to the Goddess to get married soon. This boosts the probability of an early marriage. Aside from that, keep yellow flowers in your hand and give them to the Goddess while praying. Then chant the Mantra 51 or 108 times – ‘oṃ kātyāyanī mahāmāye mahāyoginyadhīśvari। naṃda gopa sutaṃ dehi patiṃ meṃ kurute nama:।।’
For Prosperity
On this day, during worship to the mother, offer coconut and red, yellow, or white flowers. After that, on Navami evening, flow those flowers into the river and drape a red cloth around the coconut before storing it in a vault or cupboard. This keeps happiness and prosperity in the house.
For Progress And Success
During devotion, light two earthen lamps with camphor for advancement and success in business. After that, create a lamp out of Desi Ghee and perform the mother’s Aarti. This opens the door to development.
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