Navratri : Day 6 – Goddess Katyayani

The sixth day is also called Shashtami.

Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on this day.

Goddess Katyayani takes birth in human form. She was born to the sage Katyayana, hence the name.

Goddess Katyayani is an incarnation of Durga.

She is also known as the warrior goddess and is one of the most violent forms of feminine energy.

Goddess Katyayani is depicted riding a lion and has four hands.

She is the manifestation of Parvati, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.

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