Kathyayini

Kathyayini (also known as Katyayani) is part of the Navadurga, the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga or Shakti, worshipped during the Navratri celebrations.

Mythology

Daughter of "Katyayan" Rishi, born in the Katya lineage, thus called Katyayani [ [http://www.durga-puja.org/different-forms-of-durga.html Forms of Durga] ] , she is a demonstration or apparition of the Demigod Durga, also known as Parvati, Shiva's wife, and is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri festival.

Worship

She is worshiped as the Demigod who if you make vow of fasting, would give you the husband you have wished and prayed for.The fasting, called Kätyäyané-vrata is made for a whole month, offering such things as sandal, flowers, incense, etc.

:"During the month of Märgaçérña, every day early in the morning the young daughters of the cowherds (gopis) would take one another’s hands and, singing of Krishna’s transcendental qualities, go to the Yamunä (Jamuna) to bathe. Desiring to obtain Krishna as their husband, they would then worship the goddess Kätyäyané with incense, flowers and other items".

Each day they rose at dawn. Calling out to one another by name, they all held hands and loudly sang the glories of krishna while going to the Kälindé (Kalindi--personified Jamuna) to take their bath.

References

External links

* [http://www.katyayanipeeth.org.in www.katyayanipeeth.org.in]
* [http://www.stutimandal.com/gif_devi/pandav_krit_katyayani.htm Eulogy to Katyayani - "Devi Purana"]