Navratri 2022, Day 6: Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi and Shubh Muhurat

On the sixth day of Navratri 2022 (Shashthi Tithi), devotees worship Maa Katyayani - the sixth form of the Goddess Maa Durga.

Maa Katyayani, also known as Mahishasurmardini, according to ancient texts, was created from the combined energies of the gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva to kill the demon Mahishasur.

She is known as Katyayani because she was raised by a sage called Katya. And as per one of the tales, Goddess Sita, Devi Rukmini and the Gopis in Braj Bhumi worshipped Devi Katyayani and prayed to her for a life partner. Hence, even today, unmarried girls worship this form of the Mother Goddess.

Navratri 6th Day Puja Shubh Muhurat

According to Drik Panchang, the 6th day of Navratri 2022 (Shashthi Tithi) falls on Saturday, October 1.

The Shukla Shashthi begins at 10:34 PM, on September 30 and Ends on 08:46 PM on October 01.

6th Day of Navratri 2022: Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi

- Begin the 6th day of Navratri puja by invoking Lord Ganesha (Vighnaharta) and seeking his blessings for a hurdle-free Navratri vrat.

- Then, invoke Maa Katyayani by chanting the Mantra and Aarti.