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  Origin Goddess Parvati transformed as Goddess Katyayani in order to defeat the monster Mahishasura. It was Parvati's most violent incarnation. Goddess Parvati is also referred to as the Warrior Goddess in this form. Navratri Worship \sGoddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. Managing Planet It is thought that Goddess Katyayani rules over the planet Brihaspati. Iconography Goddess Katyayani is portrayed as having four hands and riding a majestic lion. Goddess Katyayani holds a sword and a lotus blossom in her left hands while maintaining the Abhaya and Varada mudras in her right hands. Subtleties As indicated by strict texts Goddess Parvati was brought into the world at the home of sage Katya and because of which this type of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani. Devanagari Name कात्यायनी Most loved Flower Red variety blossoms extraordinarily rose Mantra ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः॥ Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥ Prarthana चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना। कात्यायनी...

  Origin Goddess Parvati was born in her Kushmanda form at the residence of Daksha Prajapati. The Goddess Parvati was a powerful Sati in this form, and her unmarried form is revered as Goddess Brahmacharini. On the second day of Navratri, adoration is offered to the goddess Brahmacharini. Managing Planet It is said that Goddess Brahmacharini controls Lord Mangal, the source of all fortunes. Iconography Goddess Brahmacharini is portrayed as having no shoes on. She carries a kamandal in her left hand and a jap mala in her right hand. Details In order to win Lord Shiva as her husband, Goddess Brahmacharini underwent rigorous penance. She underwent strict penance, for which reason she was given the name Brahmacharini. It is said that during her penance, she spent a thousand years eating only flowers and fruits and another one hundred years only eating leafy vegetables while she slept on the ground. She also adhered to a rigid fasting schedule while staying outside during sweltering sum...