Shree Katyayani Devi
compassionately destroys fear
Goddess Katyayani is the sixth form of Durga and her name stems from being the daughter of sage Katyayan. Her complexion is as bright as gold. She has four arms. The top right hand is positioned in a gesture of providing courage and another hand is positioned in a gesture of rendering a boon. She is mounted on a lion.
As a war Goddess She is associated with the fierce form of Shakti which also includes Bhadrakali and Chandi.
As a war Goddess She is associated with the fierce form of Shakti which also includes Bhadrakali and Chandi.
Ma Katyayani is the destroyer of diseases, sorrow and fear and worshipping Her helps one to free oneself from the sins one may have committed over the cycles of births and rebirths.