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Goddess Katyayani || by Visual Artist - Designer Swapnil



To destroy demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It was the most violent form of Goddess Parvati. In this form Goddess Parvati is also known as Warrior Goddess. Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri.  It is believed that the planet Brihaspati is governed by Goddess Katyayani. 



Iconography 

Goddess Katyayani rides on the magnificent lion and depicted with four hands. Goddess Katyayani carries lotus flower and sword in her left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras. 

Details - According to religious texts Goddess Parvati was born at the home of sage Katya and due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani. 

Devanagari Name - कात्यायनी 

Favourite Flower - Red color flowers specially rose 

Mantra -
ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥







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