Maa Katyayani: The slayer of Mahishasura and the goddess of resolve

• Shubh Laabh
• March 24, 2026

Navratri Day 6 Maa Katyayani: The sixth form of Goddess Durga is ‘Katyayani’. This is the fierce and radiant form of the Goddess, which she assumed to destroy unrighteousness. This form of the Goddess is as harsh towards the wicked as it is gentle and boon-giving towards her devotees. According to mythological beliefs, there was a famous sage named ‘Kat’, his son was sage ‘Katya’. The world-famous Maharishi…