Navratri 2025 Day 6: Maa Katyayani Puja, Significance, Rituals, Shubh Muhurat & Colour of the Day
Navratri 2025 Day 6: Devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the warrior form of Goddess Parvati, on September 27. Know puja timings, rituals, significance, mantras, and the auspicious colour of the day.
Devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the fierce warrior form of Goddess Parvati, on Day 6 of Navratri 2025.
Across India, the sixth day of the Sharadiya Navratri is on 27th September 2025 when worship of Maa Katyayani Pratipurush of Goddess Parvati is observed. This nine-day fete began on 22nd September and will end on 2nd October, thereby celebrating the nine manifestations, called collectively Navdurgas, of Goddess Durga.
The Fierce Warrior: Goddess Katyayani
This is because on this day, the Goddess is worshipped for courage and strength. Scriptures say that she was born to kill the demon Mahishasura. She sits atop a lion and holds a sword and lotus in her two hands. The Goddess gave AbhayaMudra (gesture of protection) and VaradaMudra (gesture of granting bestow) to her devotees.
Apart from marriage, Maa Katyayani is worshipped for courage and strength on the spiritual path. She is said to remove hindrances and have jurisdiction over the planet Brihaspati (Jupiter).
Shubh Muhurat & Puja Timing (September 27, 2025)
According to the Drik Panchang, the important timings for Navratri Day 6 are as follows:
- Shukla Shashthi Tithi commenced: 12:03 PM (Sept 27); Ends by: 2:27 PM (Sept 28)
- Anuradha Nakshatra till 1:08 AM (Sept 28)
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:36 AM – 5:24 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta: 11:48 AM – 12:36 PM
- Vijaya Muhurta: 2:12 PM – 3:00 PM
- Amrit Kalam: 1:26 PM – 3:14 PM
Rituals and Offerings
The devotees begin the day by having an early bath, purifying the puja place, and then lighting a diya. Things that are offered include:
Shringar (sindoor and bangles or kumkum)
Flowers and garlands
Bhog: meetha paan, fruits, honey, and simple sweets
Some devotees also chant the Durga Saptashati, recite prayers, and perform the havan for the blessings of Maa Katyayani.
Colour of the Day – Grey
The colour inaugurating auspiciousness on Day 6 is Grey, which, in turn, stands for balance, calmness, and inner strength. The devotees wear grey colour attire when praying as an approbation with the divine power of Maa Katyayani.
Mantras and Prayer
Mantra: Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥
Prarthana: Chandrahasa's chattering brightness upon a tiger. Let Katyayani give the auspicious touch to this Katyavathy-Danavaghatini.
Stuti: Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita. Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.
✨ On Navratri Day 6 in 2025, devotees bear the altar of Maa Katyayani for strength, prosperity, and harmony, making this day spiritually very powerful in the nine-day celebration.
