Katyayani Puja, for Goddess Katyayani (Katyayani Devi Puja, Katyayani Vrat Puja)
₹6,100starting dakshina
Final dakshina depends on the vidhi, Pandits and samagri, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you book.
- 1.5 to 3 hours
- At home or online
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About this puja
- Worship of Goddess Katyayani, a form of Durga traditionally invoked by unmarried women and families praying for a suitable, harmonious marriage.
- Experienced Pandit for the puja
- Sankalp with the devotee’s name and gotra
- Guidance before the day on date and preparation
- Vidhi as per tradition, including mantra jaap
Also known as: Katyayani Devi Puja, Katyayani Vrat Puja, Maa Katyayani Puja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Goddess Katyayani
- Category
- Marriage & Sanskars
- Duration
- 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- ₹6,100
- Also known as
- Katyayani Devi Puja, Katyayani Vrat Puja, Maa Katyayani Puja
What is Katyayani Puja?
Goddess Katyayani is the sixth of the Navadurga, the nine forms of Durga worshipped during Navratri. She is described as a fierce yet compassionate form of the Goddess, and her worship has long been associated with prayers for a good life partner and a happy marriage.
The best-known reference comes from the Bhagavata Purana, where the gopis of Vraja observed a month-long vrat to Katyayani, praying for Lord Krishna as their husband. Inspired by this, many families perform Katyayani Puja for their daughters, and increasingly for sons as well, as a prayer for a suitable match.
Our Pandits perform the puja with Katyayani mantras, offerings and aarti, at your home in Varanasi or on your behalf with an online sankalp, following the custom your family is comfortable with.
Significance
Katyayani is traditionally believed to be the form of the Goddess born in the ashram of Sage Katyayana to vanquish the demon Mahishasura. As a symbol of courage and divine protection, she is revered for giving strength and clarity to her devotees.
The Katyayani mantra recited by the gopis, praying to the Goddess for Nandagopa’s son as husband, remains one of the most widely chanted prayers for marriage. Families traditionally regard the puja as a devotional offering that brings faith and calm to the question of marriage.
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Unmarried women and men praying for a suitable life partner
- Parents seeking blessings for a son or daughter’s marriage
- Devotees of Goddess Durga who observe the Navratri sixth-day worship
- Families advised by their Pandit to perform Devi worship for marriage
When to perform
- On Shashthi (sixth day) of Chaitra or Sharad Navratri, dedicated to Maa Katyayani
- During the month of Margashirsha, associated with the gopis’ Katyayani vrat
- On Fridays or Tuesdays, as some families prefer for Devi worship
- On an auspicious date suggested by the Pandit
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to seek Goddess Katyayani’s blessings for a harmonious marriage
- Is believed to bring courage, confidence and clarity to the devotee
- Families perform it to express faith during the search for a life partner
- Associated with the Goddess’s protective grace in many traditions
- A meaningful Navratri observance for devotees of Durga
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Katyayani Puja is performed
- 1Ganesh Puja and SankalpThe puja begins with Lord Ganesha’s worship and a sankalp in the name and gotra of the devotee.
- 2Kalash SthapanaA kalash is established and the Goddess is invoked into the idol or picture.
- 3Shodashopachara PujaGoddess Katyayani is worshipped with the traditional offerings, water, flowers, chunri, sindoor, incense, lamp and naivedya.
- 4Katyayani Mantra JaapThe Katyayani mantra is recited a set number of times, as advised by the Pandit.
- 5Durga Stuti or PathSelected stotras or passages in praise of the Goddess are recited, depending on the vidhi chosen.
- 6Havan (optional)Where included, offerings are made into the holy fire with the Goddess’s mantras.
- 7Aarti and PrasadThe puja concludes with aarti, prayers and distribution of prasad.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Idol or picture of Goddess Katyayani or Durga
- Kalash, mango leaves and coconut
- Red chunri and red cloth
- Sindoor, kumkum, roli and haldi
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Red flowers and garlands
- Suhaag items (bangles, bindi, mehendi) as per custom
- Honey, traditionally offered to Maa Katyayani
- Paan leaves, supari and cloves
- Diya, ghee and cotton wicks
- Incense sticks and camphor
- Fruits and sweets for prasad
- Havan samagri and ghee (if havan is included)
Samagri can be arranged on request. We share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the puja
- Sankalp with the devotee’s name and gotra
- Guidance before the day on date and preparation
- Vidhi as per tradition, including mantra jaap
- Samagri can be arranged on request
Not included
- Travel and stay for families visiting Varanasi
- Temple entry or special darshan arrangements
- Extended jaap or multi-day anusthan (quoted separately)
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
Online, live on video
- · Share the devotee’s name and gotra on WhatsApp
- · The Pandit performs the puja and mantra jaap in Varanasi
- · Join the sankalp and aarti live on a video call
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Katyayani Puja across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Maa Katyayani PujaHindi
- Katyayani VratHindi
- Katyayani Devi PoojaTelugu
- Katyayani PoojaSpelling variant
- Katyayani Mantra JaapSanskrit
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Who can perform Katyayani Puja?
It is traditionally associated with unmarried women, but many families today perform it for sons as well. Parents can also take the sankalp on behalf of their child.
What is the best day for Katyayani Puja?
Shashthi of Navratri is especially dedicated to Maa Katyayani. The month of Margashirsha and Fridays are also popular. The Pandit can suggest a date that suits you.
How much does Katyayani Puja cost?
It depends on the vidhi, number of mantra repetitions, whether a havan is included, samagri and location. Share your details on WhatsApp for a quote.
Can the puja be done online?
Yes. The Pandit performs the puja in Varanasi with sankalp in the devotee’s name, and you can join the key moments on a video call.
Does the devotee need to fast?
Fasting is a personal choice and varies by family custom. Some devotees keep a simple fast on the puja day; it is not mandatory to book the puja.
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