Goddess Katyayani – Story

Gopis worshiped Goddess Katyayani to get Krishna as their husband.

So, Goddess Katyayani has a role in the lilas of Krishna. Hence this Post on Goddess Katyayani.

Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri.

On this day special bhandaras are organized by people.

Worshipping Goddess Katyayani gives instant results and her devotees get freedom from all the troubles and sufferings in life.

She is known to kill the demons and sinners.

The goddess is known as Katyayani as she was born to Sage Katyayan and was first worshipped by him only.

Sage Katyayana performed a hard penance of goddess Bhagawati to get goddess Durga born to him in the form of daughter.

The Goddess acceded to his request and was born as the daughter of Sage Katyayana.

Yogis & Sadhaks practice penance for Agya Chakra on this day.

The person worshipping the goddess can feel a strong sense of enlightenment in himself.

Her worship done with devotion and faith leads to the attainment of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhutesu Maa rupena samsthita I
Namestasyai Namestasyai Namestasyai II