She is the sixth form of Navdurga or the nine forms or Goddess Parvati. She was the daughter of Sage Katya of the Katya clan. This is how she got her name Katyayani the daughter of Sage Katya. Sage Katya did tapasya to Maa Durga. She was impressed by his prayer and gave him his wish of Her being born as his daughter. This form of Goddess Durga is shown as serene and loving daughter. She has gold complexion. She has three eyes and four arms. One arm carries sword, one lotus. The other two are defending and pouring blessings on the devotees. She rides the tiger. It is believed that one who prays Devi Katyayani with a true heart and devotion he can lead to four objects- Dharma (religion), Artha (meaning), Kama (desire) and Moksha (liberation from the cycle of births and re-births).

2.The Story

The legend says that she was born to Sage Katyayana on the 14th dark of the month (krishan paksh) of Asvina. The Sage then worshipped Goddess Katyayani for three days 7th, 8th and 9th day of the brighter fortnight ( shukl paksh).

According to one story Goddess Katyayani was once travelling to Mysore Hills. The asuras or demons say her. They were mesmerized by her beauty. Asuras went straight to their king Mahishasur and told him about her. When he asked her for her hand, she said he must win a war. He came and fought with Goddess Durga who defeated him. She cut his head with her sword, which game her the name Mahishasramardini,the Slayer of Mahishasura.

According to Karveer Mahatmya, Goddess Katyayani along with Goddess Mahalaxmi went to Karvir (the town of Kolhapur) to participate in the war against Kolhasur. An ally of Kolhasur, Raktabeej, had vardan or a blessing, according to which with every drop of his blood which fell on Earth will spring a demon. Goddess Katyayani swallowed all of Raktabeej’s blood to prevent it from falling on Earth.

3. Temples of Goddess Katyayani

1. Kolhapur

This Temple celebrates the victory of Goddess Katyayani along with Bhairav, over Kolhasur.

2. Varanasi

The Katyayani Durga Temple is at Agnisvara Ghat which is near to Panch Ghat.

3. Vrindavan

In the place which celebrates Lord Krishna, there is also a temple of Goddess Katyayani. It is located near Gandhi Park in between the Govindji temple and the ISKCON temple. Vrindavan is about 10 km from Mathura.

4. Dighri

It is located in a small village in Khagria district of Bihar. The temple is about 5 km from Badlaghat.

5. Avers

The temple is 10 km from Ankola, the temple village.

6. New Delhi

The temple is located in Chattarpur. It is very near to the Chattarpur Metro Station in Delhi. It displays the beauty and victory of Goddess Katyayani.

7. Cherthala

The temple is located in taluq town in Alappuzha, a district of Kerela. Taluq Town in 32 km from Kochi.

8. Trissur (Trichur)

Trissur is the district headquater of Kerela. The temple of Goddess Katyayani is located close to Goverment Law College. There is another Katyayani temple at Chembukkav which is near Museum and Zoo. The third Katyayani Temple is at Laloor near St. Thomas Church.

9. Thalayolaparambu

A small town near Vaikom in Kottayam district. It is 10 km from Vaikom.

10. Anthikad

A village in Trissur district of Kerala State. This temple is just 17kms from Trissur.

11. Vaka

A small village located in Trissur district of Kerala State. Vaka is around 10km away from Guruvayoor.

12. Thiruvathra

A village near Guruvayoor in Trissur district of Kerala State. The temple is located in between Thiruvathra and Athirthi bustop.

13. Aroor

Located in a suburb town of Kochi in Kerala, the temple is just 1.3km from Aroor.

14. Perumpaloor

Mazhuvanchery Karthyayani Bhagavathy temple is located in a small village in Ernakulam district of Kerala. The temple is 37km from Thrippunithura.

15. Velur 

Karthyani Devi Temple is located in a  small village in Trissur district of Kerala. The temple is 22km from Trissur.

16. Chettuva 

Shree Karthyayani Devi Kshetram is located in a small town near Guruvayoor in Trissur district of Kerala. The temple is 12km from Guruvayoor and 25km from Trissur.

17. Anjur 

Kollannur Sree Karthyayani Devi Temple is located in a small village in Trissur district of Kerala. It is 1km from Ezhankal Bus Stop.

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