Navratri 2025 Day 6: The sixth day of Sharadiya Navratri, or Shashti Tithi, will be observed on September 27, 2025. The nine-day festival, which began on September 22 and concludes on October 2, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms, collectively known as Navdurgas.

Goddess Katyayani: The warrior form of Maa Parvati

On Day 6, devotees worship Goddess Katyayani, regarded as one of the most fierce manifestations of Maa Parvati. Hindu scriptures describe that she assumed this form to defeat the demon Mahishasura. Mounted on a lion and carrying a sword and lotus, the goddess is depicted with four hands—two bestowing blessings through the Abhaya and Varada Mudras.

Maa Katyayani is believed to bless devotees with courage, remove obstacles, and is also associated

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