The 6th day of Navaratri festival is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the 6th Avtar of Goddess Durga. Once there was a great sage named Katya and it was his wish that Maa Durga be born his daughter. He practiced austere penance for several years to please the Gods. The trinity of Gods – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva – got enraged and they designed Goddess Durga, who was an end result of the abilities of all deities. Since she was born to Katya, she was called Katyayani. In 2026, Maa Katyayani will be worshipped on Friday, October 16, the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri.
Maa Katyayani has 3 eyes and 4 hands. She holds a sword in Her one left-hand and a lotus in another. The other 2 hands respectively show protecting and allowing actions. If you make vow of fasting and worshipping her, she would bless you with the husband you have wished and prayed for. If a lady’s marriage is getting delayed due to one or the other reason, she may worship Maa Katyayani to remove obstacles that may be causing delays in her marriage.
Maa also blesses you with better health and wealth. By worshipping Maa Katyayani, you may develop great strength to fight all disease, sorrows and fears. In order to destruct the sins accumulated over your several lives, you should religiously worship Maa Katyayani.
6th Day of Navratri 2026 | Important Dates and Timings
| Navratri Day 6 Details | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Navratri 6th Day Puja Date | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Goddess | Maa Katyayani |
| Shashthi Tithi Begins | 03:26 AM on Oct 16, 2026 |
| Shashthi Tithi Ends | 05:55 AM on Oct 17, 2026 |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM |
| Sunset | 05:51 PM |
| Colour of the Day | Green |
Chant this mantra to worship Goddess Katyayani…
कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि ।
नन्द गोपसुतं देविपतिं मे कुरु ते नमः ॥
Kātyāyani mahāmāyē mahāyōgin’yadhīśvari |
Nanda gōpasutaṁ dēvipatiṁ mē kuru tē namaḥ ||
Navratri is a special occasion. A time for new beginnings and offering your dedication and reverence to the Goddess Shakti. This Navratri, bring home and institute a Meru Prusth Shree Yantra – a beautiful, divine symbol of the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi herself.
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FAQs
Who is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri?
The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the sixth Avtar of Goddess Durga.
What are the key attributes of Maa Katyayani?
Maa Katyayani has three eyes and four hands. She holds a sword in one left hand and a lotus in another. The other two hands show protecting and allowing actions.
What benefits can devotees receive by worshipping Maa Katyayani?
By worshipping Maa Katyayani, devotees may receive blessings for a desired husband, improved health and wealth, and strength to overcome diseases, sorrows, and fears.
When is Maa Katyayani worshipped during Navratri in 2026?
In 2026, Maa Katyayani will be worshipped on Friday, October 16, the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri.
What is the significance of the Meru Prusth Shree Yantra during Navratri?
The Meru Prusth Shree Yantra is a divine symbol of the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and is considered auspicious to bring home during Navratri.
