Devi Uma

Maa Katyayani

The Katyayani Devi present here has a sword named Uchawal Chandrahaas in her hand and is sitting on a throne. The Katyayani Devi temple is situated in Radhbag near Yamuna in Vrindavan and is a very renowned Siddhapeeth. Katyayani is the 8th from of Durga. It is said that the girls of Braj worshipped Mata Katyayani in this Siddhapeeth to get Shri Krishna.

Maa Katyayani Uma Shakti Peeth

The location of temple is very clear in Vrindavan, near new bus stand on Bhuteshwar road within Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple. Vrindavan also known as Vraj, is a town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India, is one such sacred town situated on the banks of the holy river Yamuna. It is 150 Kms from Delhi and is approachable by rail and road. The town was named after a tulsi grove which existed here during the ancient times. Vrinda is the other name for the sacred Tulsi (Basil) plant. Vrindavan is a famous pilgrimage site where Lord Krishna is worshipped day and night.

Radhey Krishna

Lord Krishna was raised in the cowherding village of Gokul by his foster parents Nanda Maharaj and Yasoda Maa. The Bhagavata Purana describes Krishna’s early childhood pastimes in the Vrindavan forest where He, his brother Balarama, and his cowherd friends stole butter, engaged in childhood pranks and fought with demons. Along with these activities, Krishna is also described as meeting and dancing with the local girls of Vrindavan village, especially Radharani, who were known as gopis. Lord Krishna was capable of amazing feats and saved the village from many perils such as the Naga Kaliya and Krishna lifted the Govardhana hill and taught Indra, the king of the devas and rain, a lesson to protect native people of Vrindavana.

Maa Shailputri

1 ) Durga Shailputri: Shailputri means the daughter of the mountain, Himalaya. In this form we see the divine Mother holding a trident in her right hand and a lotus on her left. She is seen seated on an ox.
In her previous birth, she was called Sati, Bhavani and was the daughter of King Daksha. After a lot of penance, she married Lord Shiva. But her father King Daksha was not too pleased. He had arranged for a Yagya/Yagna (Ritual done around the sacrificial fire) where he invited everyone except his son-in-law, Lord Shiva. Upset and feeling humiliated, Sati decided to attend the event uninvited. There, her father insulted Lord Shiva and in fury she stood on the sacrificial fire and burnt herself alive.
Lord Shiva enraged, ordered his followers to demolish the Yagya. Sati was reborn as the daughter of the king of the mountains, Himalaya in the name of Parvati – Hemvati and got married with Lord Shiva again. Her this Swaroop is worshiped on the first day of the Navratri celebrations.

Maa Brahamcharini

2 ) Brahmacharini: Brahmacharini or Tapasyacharini is Goddess’s second form. The name holds the meaning of true penance and meditation. Her form depicts her holding a rosary beads in her right hand and a Kamandalu, a pot containing holy water in her left.
In her previous life, when she was reborn as the daughter of Himalaya, she performed severe penance to have Lord Shiva as her husband. Narad Muni, the divine sage advised her to take up meditation to win Him. Her intense devotion, steadfastness and strict meditation for years under extreme conditions, gave her the name of Brahmacharini. In this form Maa Shakti performing penance and meditation for Lord Shiva to Him as her husband. By this steadfastness and strict meditation for thousands of years enable her to become the part of Shiva.

Maa Chandraghanta

3 ) Chandraghanta: Goddess Durga’s third form is known as Chandraghanta or Shakti. Chandra means moon and Ghanta is the bell. This name finds its explanation in the half-circular moon on the temple of the Goddess that resembles a bell. She is three eyed with ten hands. Each hand holds ten different weapons. She is seated on lion and is worshipped on the third day of the Navratri celebration. Her hue is golden and her appearance always spreads a calm and eternal peace all round. She is unprecedented image of bravery. The frightful sound of her bell terrifies all the evil and demon. Worship of this deity helps to eliminate the sorrow, hazards and dangers in ones life.  The story of King Vikrmaditya & his wife Taramati is well known to all. They both are true worshiper of Maa Durga, but the misfortune played a very dramatic role in their life. But whirshipping Maa Durga as Maa Chandraghanta helped them to eliminate the sorrow, hazards and dangers in their life & they lived as peaceful life at the end.

Maa Kushmanda

4 ) Kushmanda: Kush means happiness and she created the universe with a smile. She is radiant as the Sun and rides a lion. She is Ashtabhuja or eight handed. Her seven hands hold the holy pot, Kamandul, a bow, an arrow, a lotus, a pot containing wine, a disc and a club. The eighth hand holds a string of rosary beads that is believed to provide success and prudence.  The word Kushmanda is made of three other words that are “Ku + Ushma + Amnda= Kushmanda”. Here “Ku” is “Little”, “Ushma” is “Warmth or Energy” & “Anda” is “Egg” , means the one who create the universe as “Little Cosmic Egg” with the energy of Her divine smile is called “Kushmanda”.  Goddess Durga is very happy in this incarnation and it is believed that when there is no existence of any creation or universe & there was the eternal darkness, which ended when Maa Kushmanda smiled. So that Maa Kushmanda is known as the creator the whole universe. Maa Kushmanda is also named as “Adi Shakti”. The core of Suraymandala (Sun) is the residence of Devi Maa. She is the only one who has the power & strength to live in the core of Suryaloka (Sun). Her body shines like the glowing Sun. All directions get light from Her Divine smile including the Sun God  itself.

Maa Skandmata

5 ) Skanda Mata:Lord Kartik/Kartikeyan/Karthikeyan is also known as Skanda. As Goddess Durga is his mother, she is referred to as Skanda Mata. She is a deity of fire with four arms. She holds her son Skanda with the top right hand and lotus in her lower hand. The top left hand is positioned in a blessing gesture or Abhaya Mudra. She is fair complexioned, seated on a lotus and so also referred to as Padmasana.

Thus being the mother of Skanda she is Skandamata. Worshipping Skandamata has on the fifth day of Navaratra has very iportacefor Yogis & Sadhaks . This day devotee’s mind reaches Visuddha Cakra and stays therein. In her image the Lord Skanda in his infant form is always found. She holds him in her lap.

Using a lion as a vehicle, Mother Goddess has four arms & three eyes. She holds Lord Skanda in her right upper arm and a lotus flower in her right lower hand, which is slightly raised upward. The left upper arm is in a pose to grant boon and in left lower hand, which is raised, she again holds lotus. She is Golden color. She is seated on lotus flower so she is called Padmasana.

Maa Katyayani

6 ) Katyayani:Sage Katyaayan was the son of the great sage Kat. He observed rigorous penance and worship of Bhagavati Paramba with a desire to get Paramba as his daughter. His wish was granted. The daughter born was named Katyayani. She has four hands. The top right hand is positioned in a gesture of providing courage while the other hand is positioned in a gesture of rendering a boon. The top left hand holds a sword and the other a lotus. The goddess rides a lion and worshiped on the sixth day of the Durga puja.

She has three eyes and four arms. One left hand holds a weapon and the other a lotus. The other two hands respectively display defending and granting gestures. Her skin appears golden in color. Her mount is a lion.

To get God Krishna as a husband gopis worship Maa Katyayani in Vraj. So she is established as the Queen of Vraj. There is a very famous temple in Delhi (Chhattarpur) of Maa. This shrine is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, whose “darshan” can be availed only on “Ashtami” falling in every month. Otherwise, the “darshan” of Goddess Katyayani can be made throughout the days of ‘Navratri’. The golden image of Katyayani attracts the attention of devotees with its huge size and sheer divinity.

Maa Kaalratri

7 ) Kalratri: Ratri means night so her complexion is as dark as the night. She has long, unmated hair with her three eyes that are shiny and bright. She has four arms and is seen mounted on a Shav/Shava or dead body. Her right hand holds a sword, while her lower hand is in a blessing stance. The left hand holds a burning torch and the lower left hand is in fearless position. She is known as Shubhamkari or the auspicious one. Her form encourages her devotees to be fearless.

Appearance of Maa Kalratri is very dangerous. But she always gives good fruits. So devoters should not get afraid of her. Her worship on 7th day of Navratri has very much importavnce to yogies & sadhak. Yogis & sadhaks penance on Shahtra Chakra on this day. For the worshipers on this day door opens of every siddhi in universe.  Just by remembering Maa ghost ran away. If any negative effect is arising due to a planets than by worshiping on this day bad effects vanishes. Any type of fear goes away. Subhankari Mata always give ‘Subh’ good fruits. True faith restraint & concentration is necessary for worship.

Maa Mahagauri

8 ) Maha Gauri:It is said that when the body of Goddess Gauri got dirty due to dust and earth while she was observing penance to attain Lord Shiva. So he cleansed her with the holy waters of Ganges. Her body transformed into bright and luminous like lightening and so her eighth form is known as “Maha Gauri” .Her clothes and ornaments are also white. Her visage is calm and peaceful and she is three eyed. She rides on a bull. Her four hands denote different meanings, like the left hand is in the fearless gesture and the lower on holds a trident. The above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing style.

The Goddess is in the form of eight-year old child with complexion as fair as a conch, moon and jasmine. Her clothes and ornaments are white and pure. She has three eyes and four arms. Her right upper hand is in the pose of allaying fear and right lower hand holds a trident in it. The left upper hand holds a tambourine and the lower one is in the pose of blessing. All sins of devotees are washed away due to her worship. Her power is unfailing and instantly fruitful.

The eighth day of Navratri Pooja has much importance. Durga Ashtami Puja is held in many parts of India. If human worship after fast he/she gets fruits immediately. In front of Portrait of Goddess Mother as in front of Parvati Mata in Lord Shiva temple one can worship Maa MahaGauri. She appeared in the form of Maa Ambaji, Maa Kalika, Maa Bahucharaji etc.

Maa Sidhidaatri

9 ) Siddhidatri:The ninth form is Siddhidatri. There are eight Siddhis (Special powers which can only be attained from severe penance and meditation)-Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva & Vashitva. Maha Shakti gives all these Siddhies. It is mentioned in the Devi Puran” that Lord Shiva got all these Siddhis by worshipping Maha Shakti.

With her gratitude, Lord Shiva’s body also contains the Goddess and so he has the form and name of Ardha Narishvar. Ardha means half. The goddess rides on a lion. The Siddhidatri form is worshipped by all gods, rishis, munis (Saints and Sages), siddhas, yogis, sadhakas (Devotees) for attaining merit and boons of their severe penances. Dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri form of Maa Durga the day is also observed as Mahanavami in many parts of the country. This form of Goddess Durga showers knowledge which makes each soul pure. People can wear Red, White color on this day. On the ninth day Pujan, Archan, Havan, etc of Mataji are performed. Ma Siddhidaatri can be pleased by chanting the above stated Mantra as many time. The Conch shell, Chakra, Mace and lotus in the four hands of Maa Siddhidaatri signifies that she is always anxious to help us.

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Jai Maa Durga

In the North Dusshera, or the day after Navratri, is celebrated with gusto and enthusiasm. The day after Navratri is Dusshera and it is believed that it was on this day that Lord Rama had killed Ravana. So on this day people burn the effigies of Ravana and celebrate the victory of good over evil. Each region celebrates the festival in its own way but the unique thing about the festival is that it unites people and takes them a level above the caste, creed and color, region and religion differences.

Durga Chalisa:

|| नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी Namo Namo Durge Sukh karani
नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी Namo Namo ambe Dukh harani ||

|| निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari
तिहूँ लोक फैली उजयारी Tihun lok pheli ujayari ||

|| शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala
नेत्र लाल भृकुटी विकराला Netra lal bhrikutee vikarala ||

|| रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे Roop Matu ko adhika suhave
दरस करत जन अति सुख पावे Daras karat jan ati sukh pave ||

|| तुम संसार शक्ति लाया किना Tum sansar shakti laya kina
पालन हेतु अन्ना धान दिना Paalan hetu anna dhan dina ||

|| अन्नपूर्ण हुई जग पाला Annapurna hui jag pala
तुम्ही आदी सुंदरी बाला Tumhi adi sundari Bala ||

|| प्रलय काला सब नाशन हरी Pralaya kala sab nashan hari
तुम गौरी शिव शंकर प्यारी Tum gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari ||

|| शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुना गावें Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaven
ब्रह्म विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven ||

|| रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara
दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिना उबारा De subuddhi rishi munina ubara ||

|| धर्यो रूप नरसिम्हा को अम्बा Dharyo roop Narsimha ko amba
प्रगत भयं फार कर खम्बा Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba ||

|| रक्षा करी प्रहलाद बचायो Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo
हिरनाकुश को स्वर्ग पठायो Hiranakush ko swarga pathayo ||

|| लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग महीन Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahin
श्री नारायण अंगा समिहहीं Shree Narayan anga samihahin ||

|| क्षीर सिन्धु में करत विलासा Ksheer sindhu men karat vilasa
दया सिन्धु दीजे मन असा Daya Sindhu, deeje man asa ||

|| हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी Hingalaja men tumhin Bhavani
महिमा अमिट न जेट बखानी Mahima amit na jet bakhani ||

|| मातंगी धूमावती माता Matangi Dhoomavati Mata
भुवनेश्वरी बागला सुखदाता Bhuvneshwari bagala sukhdata ||

|| श्री भैरव लारा जोग तरनी Shree Bhairav lara jog tarani
छिनना भला भावः दुःख निवारानी Chhinna Bhala bhav dukh nivarani ||

|| केहरी वहां सोह भवानी Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani
लंगूर वीर चालत अगवानी Langur Veer Chalat agavani ||

|| कर में खप्पर खडग विराजे Kar men khappar khadag viraje
जाको देख कल दान भजे Jako dekh kal dan bhaje ||

|| सोहे अस्त्र और त्रिशूला Sohe astra aur trishoola
जसे उठता शत्रु हिय शूला Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola ||

|| नगरकोट में तुम्ही विराजत Nagarkot men tumhi virajat
तिहूँ लोक में डंका बाजत Tihun lok men danka bajat ||

|| शुम्भु निशुम्भु दनुज तुम मारे Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare
रक्त-बीजा शंखन संहारे Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare ||

|| महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani
जेहि अघा भर माहि अकुलानी Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani ||

|| रूप कराल कलिका धारा Roop karal Kalika dhara
सेन सहित तुम तिन संहार Sen Sahita tum tin samhara ||

|| पण गर्हा संतान पर जब जब Pan garha Santan par jab jab
भाई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab ||

|| अमर्पुनी अरु बसवा लोक Amarpuni aru basava loka
तवा महिरना सब रहें असोका Tava Mahirna sab rahen asoka ||

|| ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी Tumhen sada poojen nar nari ||

|| प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावे Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave,
दुःख-दरिद्र निकट नहीं आवे Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave ||

|| ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन ली Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee
जनम-मरण ताको छुटी जाई Janam-maran tako chuti jaee ||

|| जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari
जोग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari ||

|| शंकर आचारज टाप कीन्हों Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon
काम क्रोध जीत सब लीन्हों Kam krodha jeet sab leenhon ||

|| निसिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को Nisidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko
कहू कल नहिनी सुमिरो तुम को Kahu kal nahini sumiro tum ko ||

|| शक्ति रूप को मरण न पायो Shakti roop ko maran na payo
शक्ति गयी तब मन पछितायो Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo ||

|| शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani
जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani ||

|| भाई प्रसन्ना आदि जगदम्बा Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba
दाई शक्ति नहीं कीं विलम्बा Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba ||

|| मोकों मातु कष्ट अति घेरो Mokon Matu kashta ati ghero
तुम बिन कौन हरे दुःख मेरो Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero ||

|| आशा तृष्णा निपट सातवें Aasha trishna nipat sataven
मोह मदादिक सब बिन्सवें Moh madadik sab binsaven ||

|| शत्रु नाश कीजे महारानी Shatru nash keeje Maharani
सुमिरों एकचित तुम्हें भवानी Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani ||

|| करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला Karo kripa Hey Matu dayala
रिद्धि सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala ||

|| जब लगी जियूं दया फल पाऊँ Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon
तुम्हरो यश में सदा सुनाऊँ Tumhro yash men sada sunaoon ||

|| दुर्गा चालीसा जो गावे Durga Chalisa jo gave
सब सुख भोग परमपद पावे Sab sukh bhog parampad pave ||

Maa Siddhidatri - The Ninth Aspect of Goddess Durga

The Goddess Siddhidatri is capable of giving all sorts of occult powers and is also the possessor of 26 different wishes to grant her worshipers. All these achievements [Siddhi], which according to the Markandaye Purana:- Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakaamya, Ishitva and Vashitva are 8 siddhis. As per the Brahmavaivart Purana there are 18 types of achievements which are Anima, Mahima, Garima, Ladhima, Prapti, Prakaamya, Ishitva,Vashitva, Sarvakaamaal, Saadhita, Sarvagynatva, DurShravana, Parkaayapraveshan, VakaSiddhi, Kalpavrushatva, Shrishti, Samharkaransaamarthya, Amaratva, Sarvanyayakatva, Bhavana and Siddhi.

Legend has it that the Supreme God Shiva got all these ‘siddhis’ by worshiping Maha Shakti. With her gratitude the half body of Shiva became that of the Goddess Shakti and therefore he also came to be called as ‘Ardhanarishvar’. Dev, Danav, Gandharva, Kinnar, Yaksh, Manav, all do worship Maa Siddhidaatri and attain achievements. Maa Durga removes ignorance and she provides the knowledge to realize That or Brahman. That is why She is surrounded by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Demons and Gods who are worshiping her. The Siddhi that she provides is the realization that everything is Supreme Being or Brahman. If a “sadhaka” worships in the prescribed manner with his full faith he acquires all “Siddhis” and nothing remains unattainable from him in the universe.

About Maa Siddhidatri in Hindi

Dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri form of Maa Durga the day is also observed as Mahanavami in many parts of the country. This form of Goddess Durga showers knowledge which makes each soul pure. People can wear Red, White color on this day. On the ninth day Pujan, Archan, Havan, etc of Mataji are performed. Ma Siddhidaatri can be pleased by chanting the above stated Mantra as many time. The Conch shell, Chakra, Mace and lotus in the four hands of Maa Siddhidaatri signifies that she is always anxious to help us.

Maa MahaGauri Pooja on Ashhtami in Navratri Festival

This is the form of Goddess Parvati when she did penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. It is believed that due to the intense Tapas performed by her without moving caused soil and dust to collect on her body. Lord Shiva cleaned her with water from Ganga that’s why she get whiteners as shine & got the name as Maha Gauri.Purity is depicted in this form of Durga.

The Goddess is in the form of eight-year old child with complexion as fair as a conch, moon and jasmine. Her clothes and ornaments are white and pure. She has three eyes and four arms. Her right upper hand is in the pose of allaying fear and right lower hand holds a trident in it. The left upper hand holds a tambourine and the lower one is in the pose of blessing. All sins of devotees are washed away due to her worship. Her power is unfailing and instantly fruitful.

The eighth day of Navratri Pooja has much importance. Durga Ashtami Puja is held in many parts of India. If human worship after fast he/she gets fruits immediately. In front of Portrait of Goddess Mother as in front of Parvati Mata in Lord Shiva temple one can worship Maa MahaGauri. She appeared in the form of Maa Ambaji, Maa Kalika, Maa Bahucharaji etc.

About Maa Maha Gauri In Hindi

She stays in devotes heart & gives best fruits if we worship any farm. Wearing Red,Saffron,Yellow,White,Pink color would be auspicious for the devotees on this day. Maa Mahagauri can be seen in a temple at Kankhal near pilgrim center Haridwar, India

Maa Kalaratri - The Worship of the Fiercest Forms of Godess Durga on 7th Navatri

Kalaratri means the One who is “the Death of Kaal”. Here Kaal is dedicated as time & death. Kalaratri is the one who destroys ignorance and removes darkness. This form primarily depicts that life also has dark side – the violent Mother Nature and creates havoc and removes all dirt. She is also known as Shubhankari.In this form Goddess Kalratri killed Raktabeej. Raktabeej was a demon who could multiply from every drop of his blood which fell on the ground. The Goddess Kaalratri killed him by licking the blood before it could reach the ground and hence conquered him. She endows her devotees with calm and courage.

The complexion of Maa Kalaratri is like dark night with bountiful hair and has four hands. The left two hands holds a cleaver and a torch, and the right two are in the mudras of “giving” and “protecting”. She has necklace is so shining like thunder. She has three eyes which emanate rays like lightning. Flames appear through her nostrils when she inhales or exhales air. Her mount is donkey. Blue,Red, White color should be used to wear on this day.

Appearance of Maa Kalratri is very dangerous. But she always gives good fruits. So devoters should not get afraid of her. Her worship on 7th day of Navratri has very much importavnce to yogies & sadhak. Yogis & sadhaks penance on Shahtra Chakra on this day. For the worshipers on this day door opens of every siddhi in universe.

About Maa Kalaratri in Hindi

Just by remembering Maa ghost ran away. If any negative effect is arising due to a planets than by worshiping on this day bad effects vanishes. Any type of fear goes away. Subhankari Mata always give ‘Subh’ good fruits. True faith restraint & concentration is necessary for worship.

Maa Katyayani – Sixth Navdurga Worshiped in Navratri Durga Pooja

Another myth goes by that she was born to Katyayana as his daughter on the 14th dark of the month Asvina. Katyayana worshiped her for three days, 7th, 8th and 9th of the bright fortnight in the same month and killed Mahishasur on Vijayadasami. Her worship done with devotion and faith leads to four objects – Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

This is the daughter form of Durga. Here is she a loving daughter. She is epitome of love but won’t hesitate to rise up in anger to defend righteousness and Dharma. It is believed that Maa Katyayani persistently battles against the evil and deceitful entities.

She has three eyes and four arms. One left hand holds a weapon and the other a lotus. The other two hands respectively display defending and granting gestures. Her skin appears golden in color. Her mount is a lion.

To get God Krishna as a husband gopis worship Maa Katyayani in Vraj. So she is established as the Queen of Vraj. There is a very famous temple in Delhi (Chhattarpur) of Maa. This shrine is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, whose “darshan” can be availed only on “Ashtami” falling in every month. Otherwise, the “darshan” of Goddess Katyayani can be made throughout the days of ‘Navratri’. The golden image of Katyayani attracts the attention of devotees with its huge size and sheer divinity.

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The worship of Maa Durga as Goddess Katyayani on 6th day of Navratri has its very importance. Yogis & Sadhaks penance on Agya Chakra on this day. Human offer everything to Maa while worshiping on this day. She gives blessing to her devotee. Red & white color should be used to wear on this day.

Maa Skandamata - Fifth Manifestation of Devi Durga

Thus being the mother of Skanda she is Skandamata. Worshipping Skandamata has on the fifth day of Navaratra has very iportacefor Yogis & Sadhaks . This day devotee’s mind reaches Visuddha Cakra and stays therein. In her image the Lord Skanda in his infant form is always found. She holds him in her lap.

Using a lion as a vehicle, Mother Goddess has four arms & three eyes. She holds Lord Skanda in her right upper arm and a lotus flower in her right lower hand, which is slightly raised upward. The left upper arm is in a pose to grant boon and in left lower hand, which is raised, she again holds lotus. She is Golden color. She is seated on lotus flower so she is called Padmasana.

The scriptures are very eloquent in glorifying the fifth day of Navaratra period. As the mind of the aspirant, on this day, is in the Visuddha Cakra. So all his actions internal as well as external completely stop and the mind bereft of all thought-waves, is calm like a wave less ocean. It would be advancing towards the state of pure consciousness. It is completely submerged in the meditation of Mother Padmasana, quite devoid of worldly thoughts or coats of Maya. It is time when the aspirant should be most careful and cautious on the path of his Sadhana.

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By worshiping the goddess in the form of Skandamata, the devotee gets all his desires fulfilled. He starts tasting the Supreme joy even in this very mortal world. The gateway for salvation to him is spontaneously opened. Her worship automatically includes the worship of Lord Skanda in his child form. Only she has got this pride of place. So the sadhak should particularly be attentive to her worship. Being the presiding deity of sun god, she bestows an uncommon luster and radiance on her devotee. He is always surrounded by an invisible divine halo, which always maintains his ‘Yoga-Ksema’.

Therefore, we should try very sincerely to take refuge under her. There is no better way to moksha from this world.

Maa Kushmanda - The Fourth Aspect of Navadurgas

The word Kushmanda is made of three other words that are “Ku + Ushma + Amnda= Kushmanda”. Here “Ku” is “Little”, “Ushma” is “Warmth or Energy” & “Anda” is “Egg” , means the one who create the universe as “Little Cosmic Egg” with the energy of Her divine smile is called “Kushmanda”. Goddess Durga is very happy in this incarnation and it is believed that when there is no existence of any creation or universe & there was the eternal darkness, which ended when Maa Kushmanda smiled. So that Maa Kushmanda is known as the creator the whole universe. Maa Kushmanda is also named as “Adi Shakti”. The core of Suraymandala (Sun) is the residence of Devi Maa. She is the only one who has the power & strength to live in the core of Suryaloka (Sun). Her body shines like the glowing Sun. All directions get light from Her Divine smile including the Sun God  itself.  Maa Kushmanda also known as “Ashtabhuja” as she is often depicted as having eight arms. In her seven hands she holds Kamandalu, Bow, Arrow, Lotus, a Jar of Nectar, Discus, and Mace. In her eighth hand she holds a rosary capable of giving eight Siddhis and nine Niddhis. She rides a lion who represents “Dharma”. On worshiping Her ailments and sorrows are eliminated and life span, name, strength and health improved.

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The pooja of Devi Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri in Durga Pooja having very importance. On this day, Yogis & Sadhaks or other dedicated devotees keep their mind in Anahata Chakra. Kushmanda represents Anahata Chakra in spiritual practice. Kushmanda pooja during Navratri increases one’s health and strength.