Devotees worship Katyayani on sixth day of Navaratri

Devotees are observing the sixth day of Navaratri by performing special prayers for Katyayani. The rituals are conducted in household prayer rooms and Dashain spaces following established Sanatani traditions. The sixth day of the fortnight in the month of Ashwin marks this specific form of worship dedicated to the sixth manifestation among the nine Durga goddesses. Traditional practices associated with the festival dictate that rituals are performed systematically across the nine days of Durga worship. Earlier in the observance, ceremonies were conducted for the initial manifestations of the deity, including Shailaputri, whose invocation took place at the site where the sacred urn was established on Ghatasthapana. The ongoing festival continues with designated days for each of the nine divine forms. Followers adhere strictly to the calendar of the fortnight as outlined by ancient customs, ensuring each incarnation receives appropriate prayers during the autumn period.