Name mantra
ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः ॥
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah
oṃ devī kātyāyanyai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Katyayani.
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Katyayani Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Katyayani — “Daughter of the Sage Katyayana” — the sixth of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 6 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the sixth day of Navaratri
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Katyayani Mantra
Son of Kali · Sacred Navaratri Chants
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Katyayani Mantra Lyrics with Meaning
Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.
Prayer (Prarthana)
चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना ।
Chandrahasojjvala Kara Shardula Vara Vahana
candrahāsojjvalakarā śārdūlavaravāhanā
Her hand shining with the moon-bright sword, riding a magnificent lion,
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद्देवी दानवघातिनी ॥
Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danava Ghatini
kātyāyanī śubhaṃ dadyāddevī dānavaghātinī
may Goddess Katyayani, slayer of demons, grant us good fortune.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Katyayani Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ kātyāyanī rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Katyayani —
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ
salutations to her, salutations to her, salutations to her, again and again.
About Katyayani Mantra
Katyayani is the sixth form of Durga, worshipped on the sixth day of Navaratri. She was born in the hermitage of the sage Katyayana, who had prayed for the Goddess to come as his daughter.
This is the warrior Durga who defeated the buffalo-demon Mahishasura. She rides a lion and holds a sword and a lotus, her other hands granting fearlessness and blessings.
In the Bhagavata Purana, the young women of Vrindavan worshipped Katyayani for a month to win Krishna as their beloved, so she is also prayed to for a good marriage.
The Stories Inside the Hymn
Born of the light of all the gods
When Mahishasura could not be defeated by any god, their combined anger and power blazed into one great light. That light took form in Katyayana’s hermitage as a radiant goddess.
The gods gave her their weapons, and she rode out to end the demon’s tyranny.
How to Chant Katyayani Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 6 of Navaratri (Shashthi), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Katyayani
How many times
The name mantra 108 times on a mala; the prayer and praise once or three times.
- 1
Light a lamp before an image of Durga or Katyayani, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah” on a mala.
- 4
Close with the Ya Devi praise and a bow.
Pronunciation Guide
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
kātyāyanyai
kaat-yaa-yun-yai.
śārdūla
shaar-doo-la.
mā̃
maa with a nasal ending (Hindi “Maa,” Mother).
The music
Sacred Navaratri Chants – Navadurga Mantras – Devi Stotras
by Son of Kali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of Navaratri is Katyayani worshipped?
Katyayani is the sixth of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 6 (Shashthi) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Katyayani?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Katyayani.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Katyayani mean?
“Daughter of the Sage Katyayana.” The About section above explains the meaning and her story.
What are the nine forms of Durga?
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri — one for each night of Navaratri. The Navadurga Stotram names all nine.