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About Maa Katyayani | Significance of Maa Katyayani puja vidh and Katyayani Mata pooja for marriage
Goddess Katyayani is one of the fierce forms of primordial Goddess Durga. In Amarakosha which is a Sanskrit lexicon, ‘Katyayani’ stands to be the second name with which Supreme Adi Parashakti is addressed. Maa Katayayani is also renowned and addressed as Mahishasuramardini as She slayed the demon. This fierce yet kind hearted Goddess is highly revered on the 6th day of Navratri and is one of the nine ‘Navdurga’ goddesses. The first mention of Goddess Katyayani was documented in Yajurveda in the part of Taittiriya Aranyaka. According to this Scripture, She is mentioned to be created out of the combined anger of all of the deities in order to kill the demon Mahishasura.
The story of Maa Katyayani’s birth is very interesting, once there was a renowned sage called Rishi Katyayan who belonged to a great lineage of Rishis (sages) and was a great devotee of Devi Bhagwati (Durga). He underwent eras of rigorous penance to appease the Goddess. When Goddess Bhagwati was pleased by his devotion, he prayed to the Goddess to take birth as his daughter. Goddess Bhagwati accepted and accomplished his wish. So Devi Bhagwati was born in the house of Rishi Katyayan, as his daughter. After some eras, when tyranny of demon Mahisasur crossed the limitation, all deities including Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh requested Devi Durga to end the torment of Mahishashur. Maa Katyayani (manifestation of Durga) took this responsibility. Gods and Demi Gods of the celestial world equipped Maa Katyayani with the best weapons, like, Mahadev gave Her the Trishul, Lord Vishnu the Sudarshan Chakra etc. A war raged between the terrible Demon Mahisasur and Maa Katyayani. The deceptive Mahisasur was finally defeated and killed by Maa Katyayani. Being the daughter of her great devotee Rishi Katyayan, the Divine Mother came to be prominently known as ‘Katyayini’. Maa Katyayani is worshipped as Maa Durga in West Bengal, Orissa and some other parts of India.
According to Her iconography, Maa Katyayani is imagined as wearing Pink Saree and White Rosary adorning Her neck. She is depicted having three eyes, eighteen arms, long black hair. She holds a trident which was given to Her by Lord Shiva, a Sudarshan Chakra which was given to Her by Lord Vishnu, A conch Shell by Lord Varuna, a dart by Lord Agni, a bow by Lord Vayu, a bunch of arrows by Lord Surya and a thunderbolt by Lord Indra. She is also seen holding a mace which was given to Her by Lord Kubera, a rosary and waterpot by Lord Brahma, a sword and a shield by Lord Kala, an axe used in battle by Lord Vishwakarma and other weapons. She is seen mounted on a Lion.
In Yoga vidya and Tantra Vidya, Maa Katyayani rules the Ajna Chakra or the Third Eye Chakra. The meaning of Ajna is ‘perception’, but also to ‘become aware of’ and ‘control’. The Third Eye Chakra is associated with psychic abilities, clairvoyance, the power of thought, imagination, seeing on all levels and intuition. The function of this Chakra is aptly described by its Sanskrit name Ajna, meaning command. Planet Saturn is ruled by Maa Katyayani.
Focusing on this point is said to invoke the Goddess and the Yajman is blessed abundantly by Her. Maa Katyayani puja for love marriage is also performed by many couples to lead a happy married life.
The objective of the Katyayani Puja is to attain blessings of Maa Katyayani. When a devotee offers prayers and performs Katyayani puja vidhanam with complete devotion and with a pure heart, he/ she is blessed with all the happiness, wealth and success. Performing Maa Katyayani puja offers strength and valour to the Yajman and it fills the life of the worshipper with positivity. It calms the mind and soul, at the same the amplifies the emotion of optimism. Performing the Katyayani puja also helps in fulfilling desires and removes all the obstacles that hinder our progess.
Maa Katyayani puja vidhi for marriage is also performed for the purpose of timely marriage. Many a times, people find it difficult to get married to a suitable prospect, or they face many hurdles due to Doshas in the natal chart. Many also suffer from Mangalik Dosh. Thus, to pacify all the doshas in the kundali, Maa Katyayani puja vidhi is performed.
Benefits of Online Katyayani Mata pooja for marriage
- People who often face delay in getting married can perform the Katyayani puja for marriage.
- It removes obstacles that cause delay in marriage
- Girls who are unmarried must offer prayers to Maa Katyayani and perform Katyayani puja to get the suitable life partner.
- Maa Katyayani Puja rewards with all round success, name and fame.
- Maa Katyayani effectively dissolves all sins of Her devotees.
- The 6th day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani and performing Katyayani puja relieves Mangal Dosha effects, if present in birth-chart of devotee.
- Maa Katyayni also protects Her devotees from malefic effect of other planets.
- Offering prayers to the Goddess and performing Katyayani puja vidhanam helps to resolve all the problems in marital life and fills life with happiness and bliss.
- Devotees and their families are protected by Maa Katyayani.
- Performing Maa Katyayani puja removes struggles, severity from life of devotees.
- By the grace of Maa Katyayani, wishes of devotees are fulfilled.
Maa Katyayani Puja Procedure | Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi
Kalash Sthapana, Gath Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), Invocation of Durga, Gauri Tilak mandal, 64 yogini Puja, Sapthgrihith Matrika Pujan, Chatukashti Yogini Mangal Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Brahman Varn, Durga Idol and Yantra installation and Pujan, Durga Saptashati recitation, Shani Yantra Pujan and Shani Mantra Japa (1100 Chants), Japa of Maa Katyayaini Mantra, Homa, Aarti and Pushpanjali.
Maa Katyayani Puja Mantra
“Om Hreem Shreem Katyayanyai Namah”
Special Puja Samagri (Ingredients) Used in Maa Katyayani Puja & Havan
Some common Puja Samagri are used in all pujas like Haldi, Kum Kum, Cotton Wicks, Molly Thread, Abeer, Sindhoor, Akshat Rice, Janeau (Holy Thread), Gangajal (Ganga Water), Kapur (Camphor), Yellow Mustard, Incense Agarbatti, Attar (Fragrances), Dhoop incense, Supari (Betel Nut), Laung Clove, Elaichi (Cardamom), Kamal Gatta (Lotus Seed), Guggal, Altar Cloth, Asan (Pedestal), Kusha Patri (Kusha Ring), Honey, Sugar, Havan Sticks (Mango Stick and Navgraha Sticks Ark for Sun, Palash for Moon, Khadir for Mars, Peepal for Jupiter, Apamarga for Mercury, Audambar for Venus, Shami for Saturn, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu), Havan Powders & Herbs, Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Panchamrit, Flowers, Fruits, Sweets, Durva, Tulsi, Mango Leaf.
The above list can vary from one Deity to the Other.
The below Puja Samagri List comprises of items which are of special importance for Maa Katyayani puja vidhi
Katyayani Yantra (At Rudra Centre Puja Services every Puja has a specific yantra which is sent in puja prasad however Katyayani Mata is a Tantric Devi so her Yantra holds special significance in all rituals)
Red Chunri
Red Flowers
Red Vastra (clothes)
Saubhagya Sutra
Bangles
Agaru and Sandalwood mixed water
Kajal
Bengal gram
Red Chandan Jaapa Mala
