Maa Katyayani Puja and Homa

The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Navdurga. She is one of the powerful warrior manifestations of Maa Durga and represents courage, righteous action and the destruction of forces that obstruct Dharma.

According to sacred tradition, the great sage Katyayana performed intense penance with the desire that the Divine Mother be born as his daughter. Pleased with his devotion, the Goddess manifested as Katyayani. She later arose in Her warrior form to destroy the powerful demon Mahishasura.

Maa Katyayani embodies decisive Shakti—the power that no longer merely prepares for action but rises to confront and remove obstacles. Her form teaches the seeker to bring courage, discernment and righteous action together. She is depicted riding a lion, radiating strength and fearlessness. Her weapons represent the Divine power that destroys ignorance and protects Dharma, while Her blessing hand assures refuge and protection to devotees.

Maa Katyayani and Ajna Chakra

In the chakra-based understanding of Navdurga worship, the sixth day is associated with the Ajna Chakra, or Third Eye Chakra. Ajna represents perception, clarity, discernment and conscious direction.

Meditating upon Ajna Chakra while worshipping Maa Katyayani signifies moving beyond impulsive action towards action born from clarity. The seeker learns to see, discern and consciously choose before acting.

Benefits of Maa Katyayani Puja and Homa

• Bestows courage, determination and strength.
• Helps overcome obstacles and opposition.
• Promotes clarity and decisive action.
• Invokes protection from negative influences.
• Supports victory in righteous endeavours.
• Strengthens discernment and conscious decision-making.
• Traditionally invoked for blessings concerning marriage and harmonious relationships.

Maa Katyayani Puja Mantra

“Om Hreem Shreem Katyayanyai Namah”

Katyayani Puja Mantra Meaning:

Meaning: Om is a universal sound, the word Hreem is one syllable sound which is associated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari who is known to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The word ‘Shreem’ has Sanskrit origin which signify ‘Sri’ and is the seed mantra of Goddess Lakshmi. It symbolizes wealth and prosperity, while the word ‘Namah’ serves as a Salutation. Thus, this powerful mantra means, we bow down and offer respect to Maa Parvati, Maa Lakshmi and Maa Katyayani.

Maa Katyayani Puja and Homa Service Includes:

Kalash Sthapana; Panchang Pujan (Gauri-Ganesh Puja, Punyahavachan, Shodash Matrika Puja, Navgraha Puja and Sarvatobhadra Puja); Devi Durga Avahan; Gauri Tilak Mandal Pujan; Chausath Yogini Puja; Saptaghrita Matrika Pujan; Chatushashti Yogini Mangal Pujan; Kshetrapal Puja; Swasti Vachan; Sankalpa; invocation of the principal Deities in the Kalash; Maa Katyayani Murti and Yantra Sthapana, Abhishekam & Pujan; Durga Saptashati Paath; Maa Katyayani Mantra Japa as per the chosen number of chants; Homa; Aarti; and Pushpanjali.

Puja Participation & Coordination Details

Video of Sankalpa (sacred intention), along with multiple videos of the Puja, mantra chanting, and Homa, will be shared with you in real-time while the rituals are being performed. You may connect with the Pandit during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live.     
For smooth and timely coordination, we request you to kindly share your WhatsApp number, so that all updates, videos, and communication can reach you seamlessly.     

The Rudra Centre Pandits will perform the Puja strictly as per authentic Vedic rituals, personalized based on your provided birth details.     
At the time of booking, please share the following:

• Your full name
• Current location
• Gotra (if known) or Birth details (date, time, place) or parents’ names
• Your Sankalpa (specific intention or prayer)

This is a personalized individual puja, performed specifically in your name. You may choose to include your family members, loved ones, or associates in the Sankalp, so that the divine blessings extend to all those connected with you.

Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, Tabeez and yantra would be sent along.