Katyayani Puja
Katyayani Pooja is a Hindu religious ritual dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, one of the forms of Goddess Durga. Katyayani is the sixth form of the Navadurga (nine forms of Durga) and is worshiped during the Navaratri festival, particularly on the sixth day.
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Goddess Katyayani: According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Katyayani was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahishasura. She is depicted as a warrior goddess, often shown riding a lion and carrying weapons.
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Significance: Katyayani Pooja is performed to seek the blessings of Goddess Katyayani for overcoming obstacles, achieving victory, and gaining courage and strength. It is also believed to help in the fulfillment of desires, including finding a suitable life partner and ensuring marital bliss.
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Rituals: The pooja involves various rituals, including the chanting of mantras, offering flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity, and performing aarti (ritual of worship with light). Devotees often observe fasts and participate in special ceremonies at temples.
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Katyayani Vrata: This is a special vow or fast observed by young women, especially those seeking a good husband. It is believed that by performing the Katyayani Vrata, one can get rid of any obstacles in marriage and find a suitable partner. This vrata is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana, where young gopis (cowherd girls) performed it to get Lord Krishna as their husband.
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Timing: While the Katyayani Pooja is particularly significant during the Navaratri festival, devotees can perform this pooja on any auspicious day, especially on Fridays and during other festivals dedicated to the goddess.
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Mantras: One of the important mantras chanted during the pooja is the Katyayani Mantra:
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Benefits: Devotees believe that performing Katyayani Pooja brings various benefits such as protection from negative influences, spiritual upliftment, success in personal and professional life, and overall well-being.
Katyayani Pooja is a revered practice in Hinduism, symbolizing the divine feminine energy and the power to overcome challenges and fulfill righteous desires.
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Certainly, you have the flexibility to alter the date and time of the pooja. Kindly get in touch with POOJAT customer care for coordination.
After booking a pooja with a pandit or temple, you will receive the pandit's contact number in the booking section. Feel free to reach out to confirm details and discuss any specific requirements.
Feel free to contact the pandit ji for guidance on samagri and other arrangements by making a call.
The color red is often associated with strength, power, and courage. In the context of Maa Katyayani, it may symbolize her fierce and protective nature.
According to religious texts, Goddess Parvati was born to the Sage Katya, and hence, she is referred to as Katyayani.
The worship of Katyayani Devi is particularly emphasized on the sixth day of Navratri. Devotees may also perform special pujas for specific benefits at other times.
The puja is believed to resolve delays in marriage, remove Mangalik Dosha from one's horoscope, and eliminate obstacles related to marital issues. It is said to contribute to a happy, fulfilling, and successful married life.
You can book the puja online through Poojat App that offer religious services. They typically provide details about the puja, required materials, and may connect you with priests who can perform the ritual.
The puja involves reciting the Gajendra Moksha Stotra or relevant verses from the Bhagavata Purana, along with prayers expressing devotion and surrender to Lord Vishnu. Offerings such as flowers, fruits, and other items may be made.
