Navratri 2017, Day 6: Know about Goddess Katyayini's Interesting fact

Maa Katyayani

To destroy demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It was the most violent form of Goddess Parvati.

Maa Katyayani

Maa Katyayani is the sixth form of the nine forms of Goddess Durga also known as Navdurga and is worshipped for early marriage and love marriage. Maa Katyayani is traditionally worshipped on the sixth day of Navratra, this year, Maa Katyayani will be worshipped on September 26. Check out interesting facts about Maa Katyayani:

Maa Katyayani

In this form Goddess Parvati is also known as Warrior Goddess.

Maa Katyayani

It is believed that the planet Brihaspati is governed by Goddess Katyayani.

Maa Katyayani

Goddess Katyayani rides on the magnificent lion and depicted with four hands. Goddess Katyayani carries lotus flower and sword in her left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras.

Maa Katyayani

According to religious texts Goddess Parvati was born at the home of sage Katya and due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani.

Maa Katyayani

According to religious texts Goddess Parvati was born at the home of sage Katya and due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani.