Navratri: Devotees worship VI manifestation of Durga, Katyayani Mata on Friday

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New Delhi/ 7 October 2016. The nine days or Navratri are dedicated to the worship of goddess Durga. Each day of Navratri a new avatar of Maa Durga is worshipped. With each avatar, we learn something.

The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani Mata who is manifestation of Devi Parvati.

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

Goddess Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani to destroy demon Mahishasura. It was the most violent form of Goddess Parvati. This form of Goddess Parvati is also known as Warrior Goddess. 

Katyayani Mata 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.