Navratri 2024 Day 6: Significance of Maa Katyayani, Colour, And Shubh Muhurat

As most auspicious festival continues, celebration of Shardiya Navratri intensifies, with people observing Vrat - fasting - and seeking blessings from nine forms of Goddess Durga.

October 8 marks Day 6 of celebrations, which began on October 3, and is dedicated to Maa Katyayani.

Significance of Maa Katyayani

goddess is depicted with eir ten, four, or eighteen hands and rides a divine Lion. In most representations, Maa Katyayani holds a sword and a lotus in her left hand, while her right hands are positioned in Abhaya and Vara Mudras.

According to belief, Goddess Katyayani governs planet Jupiter.

Drik Panchang explains, “According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Parvati later incarnated as daughter of sage Katyayana. Being daughter of sage Katyayana, this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Goddess Katyayani.”

She is revered for destroying demon Mahishasura and is considered one of fiercest forms of Goddess Parvati. In this warrior form, as Drik Panchang notes, “Goddess Parvati is also known as warrior goddess.”

Navratri 2024 Day 6: Colour

auspicious colour to wear on Day 6 of Navratri 2024 is red, symbolizing enthusiasm and love, and meant to fill wearer with energy and vitality. 

Navratri 2024 Day 6: Shubh Muhurat

As per Drik Panchang, Brahma Muhurat on Shashti begins at 4:44 am and ends at 5:34 am. Abhijit Muhurat starts at 11:43 am and ends at 12:28 pm, while Vijaya Muhurat runs from 1:59 pm to 2:45 pm.