mata Katyayani | 6th Day of navratri | meaning,aarti,story,iconography

Introduction: Katyayani Devi- a manifestation of Sri Lakshmi-ji appeared as the daughter of rishi Katyayani and did penance for the purpose of getting Krishna as her husband. Her name means daughter of Sage Katyayani. Golden colored, she sits astride a lion and manifests three eyes and four arms. In two of her hands she holds a weapon and a lotus and with the other two she blesses and protects. Special benediction: Kaatyayani devi is very protective and grants boons(vardaan) and fulfills wishes–especially relating to gain the association of the Divine–Shri Krishna. A yellow light of satisfaction emanates from her eyes and spreading into the eyes of people.   S Sixth Day-Mata Katyayni To destroy Mahishasura, Mata Parvati took the form of Mata Katyayani. It was the most violent form of Mata Parvati. In this form Mata Parvati is known as Warrior Goddess. Meaning:  In Sanskrit, Shail means The Mountain.Thats why Shailputri is known as the daughter of the mountain(Himalayas). Navratri:In Navratri,She is worshipped on the Sixth day of Navratri. Representation: She is depicted with four hands.She carries lotus flower and sword in her two left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada mudra. Story:

Aarti:   Text:    नवरात्रि का छठा है यह माँ कात्यायनी रूप। कलयुग में शक्ति बनी दुर्गा मोक्ष स्वरूप॥ कात्यायन ऋषि पे किया माँ ऐसा उपकार। पुत्री बनकर आ गयी, शक्ति अनोखी धार॥ देवों की रक्षा करी, लिया तभी अवतार। बृज मंडल में हो रही आपकी जय जय कार॥ गोपी ग्वाले आराधा था जब जब हुए उदास। मन की बात सुनाने को आए आपके पास॥ श्री कृष्णा ने भी जपा अम्बे आपका नाम। दया दृष्टि मुझपर करो बारम्बार प्रणाम॥ नवरात्रों की माँ कृपा करदो माँ। नवरात्रों की माँ कृपा करदो माँ॥ जय कात्यायनी माँ। जय जय कात्यायनी माँ ॥