Chaitra Navratri Day 5: Worship Goddess Katyayani – Significance, Puja Vidhi, Muhurat & More – News18
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Chaitra Navratri 2025 will be observed from March 30 to April 7. The fifth day is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, symbolising fierce power and courage. The colour of the day is yellow.
The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. (File pic)
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 5: Chaitra Navratri, also called Vasantra Navratri or Rama Navratri usually falls in the month of March or April. This year, the festival will begin on March 30 and conclude on April 7. Each day is dedicated to a specific form of Goddess Durga. The fifth day is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, the fierce manifestation of Maa Durga.
From the significance of Goddess Katyayani to shubh muhurat, here’s all you need to know about the fifth day of Navratri.
Goddess Katyayani Significance
The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to the warrior Goddess, Maa Katyayani, who stands as a symbol of fierce determination and strength among the Nava Durga’s manifestations. Goddess Katyayani personifies the fiercest incarnation of Goddess Durga. She is considered to have been born to end the evil spirits from Earth.
The Goddess rides a lion and holds a sword, trident, lotus and other divine weapons in her hands. All the deities are said to have given their weapons to Maa Durga to honour Maa Katyayani. Several gods gifted powerful weapons to Maa Durga.
Lord Shiva gave his Trishul, Lord Vishnu offered his Sudarshan Chakra, Varuna provided a conch shell, and Vayu gave a bow and arrow. Lord Brahma presented a rosary and water pot, while Lord Vishwakarma also contributed many weapons to Maa Durga.
Her fierce and radiant appearance is a symbol of her power and authority in combating evil forces. Her lion mount signified bravery, courage, and strength.
She was created as a powerful form of Goddess Durga to destroy the demon Mahishasura and restore cosmic balance.
Her name comes from her father’s name, Katyana. She is also referred to as Katyayani Devi or Katyayani Mata.
Navratri Day, Shubh Muhurat, Mantra And Colour Of The Day
The colour of the day is yellow which symbolises Goddess Katyayani’s vigour, vitality, and power.
The mantra to be chanted on this day is Om Devi Katyayani Namaha.
Navratri Day 5 Puja Vidhi
- Wake up early in the morning, clean the house, take a holy bath and start the puja ritualsLight an earthen candle with ghee in front of Goddess Katyayani
- Offer fresh red hibiscus flowers, vermillion, fruits and sweets
- Offer five shringaar items to the Goddess – haldi, sindoor, saree, mehendi and bindi
- Chant Goddess Durga and Goddess Katyayani mantras
- Devotees can break their fast after offering bhog prasad to the Goddess.
What is Chaitra Navratri?
Chaitra Navratri, specifically observed in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra (March-April), holds significant cultural and spiritual importance.
The Navadurgas worshipped during Navratri are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri.
Chaitra Navratri FAQs
When is Chaitra Navratri 2025?
Chaitra Navratri will be observed from March 30 to April 7 this year.
Who is the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri dedicated to?
The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, the epitome of fierce power and courage and the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. She is the daughter of sage Katyayana.
