Maa Katyayani

Pooja items :

1. Picture or image of Maa Katyayani
2. Durga Sapthashati book, Devi's armour
3. Water in a kalash, mango,leaves,coconut
4. Roli, moli, chawal, paan, beetle nut.
5. Cloves, cardamom, sindoor, abhir, gulal
6. Dhoop, deepak, matchsticks
7. Flowers white or pink, such as hibiscus, lotus, roses and belpatr leaves
8. Fruits of five types such as pomegranate and sweets such as laddoo and peda
9. Panchpatra containing spoon and water, pata, mat to sit (Aasan)

Panchamrit- making Vidhi :
Take a little raw cow milk and small amount of curd, shakkar, honey, and ghee.
Wash the place of pooja with water and gangajal. Place some grains of wheat on betle leave, put on the ground and place water-filled on kalash on it. Insert five joined mangoe eaves in the kalash and, then, place a coconut on it. Tie moli in the kalash-neck. Light up a Deepak there and keep it lit till the pooja lasts. Light up some dhoop too there.

Place Maa Katyayani on beetle leaves in front of you. Concentrate your mind on Maa Katyayani and worship her step by step chanting following mantras:
Chandrahaasojhwala karaa Shardhula varavaahana !!
Katyayani shubham dadyath devi danava ghathinee !!
Sinhasangata Nityam Padmashritkardwaya Shubhdastu Sada Devi Katyayani Yashasvini

Atma-pooja :
Perform 'Atma-pooja' for self-purification with the following mantra:
Om Apavitrah Pavitro Va Sarvavastham Gatoapi Va,
Yah Smrait Pundarika Aksham Sa Vahy Abhyantarah Shuchih
Meaning: whoever contemplates on Vishnu gets purified physically and mentally.

Tilak and Aachman:
Tilak is considered auspicious mark and Aachman is considered helping washing off sins committed by action, thought, and speech.
Apply Tilak on your forehead and do 'Aachman' (drinking of holy water after accepting it in your palm) with the following mantra:
Om Keshavaya Namah,
Om Narayanaya Namah,
Om Madhavaya Namah, Om Govindaya Namah
Meaning: I bow to thee Keshav, I bow to thee Narayan, I bow to thee Madhav, I bow to thee Govind.

Sankalpa:
To achieve the purpose of the pooja, do sankalpa (resolve) by taking a little water in hand and saying your wish in mind to Maa Katyayani .

Aawahan:
Pray to invite Maa Katyayani with the following mantra:
Aagachha Tvam Mahadevi ! Sthane Chatra Sthira Bhav.
Yavata Pujaam Karisyami Tavata Tvam Snidho Bhav.
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha.
Katyayani devimaawahayami. Aawahanartheye Pushpaanjali Samarpayami.
(Offer flowers to Maa Katyayani )

Aasan:
After Dhyan and Mantras, Pray and offer:
Om sarvmangal mangaleye shivesarvaarth sadhike,
Sharneye Traymbake gauri Narayani Namostute.
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha.
Aasanarthey Pushpani Samarpayami.
(Offer flowers)

Paadha:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha. Padayoh Paadham Samarpayami.
(Offer water to Mother's Shri Charan)

Aasan:

Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha. Hastyoh Arghya Samarpayami. (Offer Chandan,Pushpa and Akshat mixed water)

Aachman:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha. Aachamanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Karpoor mixed water)

Aasan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Snanartham Jalam Samarpayami.
(Offer GangaJal for Bath)
Snananga Aachaman Snanantey Punrachamaniyam Jalam Samarpayami.
(Offer water for aachman)

Dugdha Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha DugdhaSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Cow-milk for Bath)

Dadhi Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha DadhiSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer curd made from cow milk for bath)

Ghrit Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha GhritSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Gou-Ghee for Bath)

Madhu Snan:

Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha MadhuSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Honey for Bath)

SharkaraSnan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha SharkaraSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer sugar for Bath)

Panchaamrit Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha PanchaamritSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Panchaamrit for Bath)

Gandhodak Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha GandhodakSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer MalayaChandan and Agaru mixed water for Bath)

ShudhodakSnan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha ShudhodakSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Holy Water for Final Bath)

Aachman:
ShudhodakSnanante Aachamaniyam Jalam Samarpayami.
(Offer water for Aachaman)

Vastra:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Vastropavastram Kanchukiyam ch Samarpayami.
(Offer sarees or moli)

Aachman:
Vastranante Aachamaniym jalam Samarpayami

Shobhagya Sutra:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha ShobhagyaSutram Samarpayami.

Chandan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Chandanam Samarpayami.

Haridrachurna:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Haridraam Samarpayami.

Kumkum:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Kumkumam Samarpayami.

Sindoor:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Sindooram Samarpayami.

Kajal:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Kajjalm Samarpayami.

Durvankur:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Durvankuraan Samarpayami.

BilvaPatra:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha BilvaPatram Samarpayami.

Abhushan:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Abhushnaani Samarpayami.

Pushpamala:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Pushpamalam Samarpayami.

Nanaparimaldraviya:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha NanaparimalDraviyaani Samarpayami.

Shobhagya Patika:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Shobhagyapatikam Samarpayami.

Dhoop:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Dhoopmaaghrapayami.

Deep:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Deepam Darshyami.
(Show deep to mother and wash your hand)

Naibaidha:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Naibaidham Nivedyami.
Aachman: offer aachaman

Rituphal:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Rituphalani Samarpayami.

Tammbul:

Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Tammbulam Samarpayami.

Dakshina:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Dakshinaam Samarpayami.

Aarti (Kapoor and Baati):
Chati Katyayaani ki Aarti

Aarti :Maa Katyayani

Chati Kaatyayaani ki Aarti
Jay Jay Ambein Jay Kaatyayani, Jay jagmaata jag ki Maharaani !!

Baijnaath sathan tumhaara, Waha Vardaati naam pukara !!

Kai naam hai kai dhaam hai, Yah sathaan bhi to sukhdaam hai !!

Her mandir mai jayot tumhaari, Kahin Yogeshwari mahima nayaari !!

Her jagah utsav hote rahte, Her mandir main bhakat hai kahte !!

Kaatyayaani rakshak kaya ki, Ganthi kaate moh maaya ki !!

Jhoothe moh se churaane wali, Apna naam japaane wali !!

Brahspatiwar(Thursday) ko Pooja kariyo, Naam Kaatyayaani ka dhariyo !!

Her sankat ko door karegi, Bhandaare bharpoor karegi !!

Jo bhi Vandna MA ko pukare, Kaatyayaani ma sab kashat nivare !!

Durgaji ki Aarti
(With meaning in English)

Jai ambe Gowrii maiyaa, Jai shyaamaa Gowrii
Nishadina tumako dhyaavata, Hari brahma shivjii,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 1
(Meaning: Victory to mother Gowri, Victory to the dark colured Gowri, Who is being daily meditated by, Vishnu, Brahma and Lord Shiva, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Maang sinduur viraajat, Tiko mriga madako
Ujjvalase do nainaa, Chandravadaniko

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 2
(Meaning: With Vermillion in your parting of hair, Made with musk from the deer, You have two shining eyes, In your moon like face, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kanaka samaan kalevar, Raktaambar raaje,
Raktapushpa galamaalaa, Kantan par saaje,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 3
(Meaning: With the golden body colour, Wearing blood red silks, Your neck is decorated by a necklace and, A garland of blood red colour flowers, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kehari vaahana raajata, Khadaga khappara dhaari,
Sura nara muni jana sevata, Tinake dukha haari,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 4
(Meaning: You ride on the splendid lion, And hold a sword and a skull in your hands, And are served by Devas, men and sages, Whose sorrows, you drive away, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kaanana kundala shobhit, Naasaagre motii
Kotika chandra divaakara, Sam raajata jyotii,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 5
(Meaning: You shine with ear studs on your ears, And a pearl on the tip of your nose, And shine like billions of suns and moons, And create a great halo of radiance, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Shumbha nishumbha vidaare, Mahishaasura ghaatii
Dhuumra vilochana nainaa, Nishidina madamaatii

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 6
(Meaning: Oh killer of Shumbha and Nishmbha, Oh slayer of Mahishasura, Your eyes are dark with rage, On killing of Dhoomralochana, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Chanda Munda Sanhare Sonith Bheeja Hare, Madhu Kaidabha dou Maare,
Sur Bhayaheen kare,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 7
(Meaning: Oh killer of Chanda and Munda, Oh killer of Raktha Bheeja, You killed the twins Madu and Kaidaba, And drove away the fear of devas, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Brahmaanii rudraanii, Tuma kamalaa raani
Aagama-nigama bakhaanii, Tuma shiva pataraani,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 8 (Meaning: You are Brahmani and Rudrani, You are Goddess Lakshmi living on a lotus, You are praised by Vedas and Shastras, And you are the queen of Lord Shiva, Say victory to mother Gowri.
Chausatha yoginii gaavat, Nritya karata bhairon,
Baajata taala mridanga, Aura baajata damaruu,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 9
(Meaning: Sixty four Yoginis are singing, Lord Bhairava is dancing, The mrudanga is playing, And also the big drum is playing, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Tuma ho jaga kii maataa, Tuma hii ho bhartaa,
Bhaktan ki dukha hartaa, Sukha sampati kartaa,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 10
(Meaning: You are the mother of universe, And you are the one takes care of it, You put an end to the sorrow of devotees, And you are the one who gives pleasure and wealth, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Bhujaa chaara ati shobhita, Vara mudraa dhaarii
Mana vaanchita phala paavat, Sevata nara naarii

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 11
(Meaning: You have four glowing hands, With one hand raised in blessing, You fulfill all the desires of the mind, Of those men and woman who do your service, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kanchana thaala viraajata, Agaru kapuura baatii
Mala ketu mein raajat, Kotiratana jyotii

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 12
(Meaning: In the decorated plate which shines, Are kept incenses like Camphor and agarbathis, When they are lit and placed before you, They shine like billions of gems, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Maa ambe ki Aarthi jo koi nar Gave,
Kahat Shivananda swami, sukha sampati pave.

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 13
(Meaning: Shivananda Swami tells you, That the man who sings this offering to mother, Would get all pleasures and wealth. Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Shri Jagadambaye Kaatyayani Devye Namha Karpooraratirkyam Samarpayami

Pradikshna:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Pradikshnaanm Samarpayami.

Mantrapushpanjali:
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Mantrapushpanjalim Samarpayami

Namaskar:
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shanti rupena sansitha
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shakti rupena sansthita
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, matra rupena sansthita
Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha !
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha Namaskaraan Samarpayami.

Kshma Yachna:
Aawahanam Na Jaanami Na jaanami Tav archanam, Pujaam ch na jaanami Kshamattam Parameshwari.
Mantrahinam Kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Sureshwari, Yattpujitam Maya Devi Paripuranm Tadastu me.
Shri Jagadambaye Katyayani Devye Namha KshamaYachanam Samarpayami

Arpna:
Aum Tattsad Brahmarpanmastu,

Vishnave Namh, Vishnave Namh, Vishnave Namh.

OM Kaatyayani Maiya Rakhsa Karo!!

OM Pap-nashini Ambe Rakhsa Karo!!

OM Nav Durga Namah !!

OM Jag-Jana-ni Namah !!

Mool (main) Mantras for Navaratri:

1. Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shanti rupena sansitha
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shakti rupena sansthita
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, matra rupena sansthita
Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha!

2. Sarva mangala maangalye shive sarvaartha saadhike. Sharanye trayambake
Gauri, Narayani namosthute

3. Namoh devyai mahadevyai shivayai satatam namah
Namah prakrutyai bhadraayai niyataah pranataahsma taam

4. Annapoorne sadapoorne shankarah praanavallabhe
Njana vairaagya sidhyardham bhikshaam dehi cha parvati

5. Om Dum Durga-ye Namah

6. Aim hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichchay

7. Aim Hreem Kleem Chamunday Vichchay, Om glon hrun kleem ju saha,
jwala-ye jwala-ye, jwull, jwull prajwull prajwull,
aim hrem kleem chamunda-ye vichchay,
jwalam hung sung lung kshum phut swaha.

Maa Kaatyayani Mantra for Marriageable Girls:
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginiyadheeshwari Nand Gop Sutam Devi Patim Me Kuru te Namah Unmarried girls can recite this prayer as much as she can to please Maa Kaatyayani to get her married as per her wish.