Story: Origin of Katyayani Mata

The story of the origin of the Avatar or Incarnation of Devi Shree Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani Mata is one of the manifestations of Goddess Parvathi Devi. Noting from prevalent records (Shri Durga Sapthashathi) our ancestors narrate the details of Avatar of Shree Katyayani thus:- The demon King Mahishasura after intense penance (Tapas) of years received […]

Navdurga Puja, Pooja to nine aspects of Durga during Navratri

Navdurga Mata

Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga Navratri. Though, nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri may vary from place to place, the Navadurga Goddesses mentioned in the Scriptures are […]

Katyayani Jayanti

Katyayani Jayanti is the first appearance day of Goddess Katyayani Mata. In 2019, Katyayani Jayanti date is September 27. In North Indian Hindi calendars, Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi is observed as Katyayani Jayanti. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, it falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Bhadrapada Month. Katyayani was born as the daughter […]