By Ranjan Kumar Amritnidhi, Delhi

“Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshi Shakti Roopena Samasthita
Namastasyai- Namastasyai -Namastasya -Namo Namah”

“Sarba mangal mangleya shibe sarbath sadhike
Sharanyam trambake Gauri Narayani nomo stute.”

Today is sixth day of Sharadiya Durga Puja and Navratri.There are nine forms of Goddess Durga Shailputri,Brahmcharini, Chandraghanta,
Kushmanda,Skandamata, Kushmanda,Skand Mata, Kaalratri,Mahagauri,
Katyayini and Sidhidatri.The nine different forms of Devi are worshiped over the nine days.These are the most popular forms under which she is worshiped.

The sixth form of the Goddess Mother Durga is known as ‘Katyayani’,who is worshipped on the six day of Navaratri.

The legend behind her name goes thus: Once upon a time, there was a great sage called Kata,who had a son named Katya. Kata was very famous and renowned in the lineage of saints.He underwent long
austerities and penance in order to receive the grace of the Mother Goddess Durga.He wished to havea daughter in the form of a goddess.According to his wish and desire the Mother Goddess granted his request.Katyayani was born to Kata as an incarnation of Goddess Mother Durga.

Let’s pray Goddess Mother Durga and Goddess ‘Katyayani’ for Fervor, Courage, Wisdom, Knowledge and Success