Katyayani
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Katyayani is a form of the Hindu goddess Mahadevi, venerated as the slayer of the tyrannical asura Mahisha. She is the sixth of the Navadurga, and is worshipped on the sixth day of Navaratri.
Murti of Katyayani
Devi Mahatmya in Sanskrit, the central text of Shaktism, dated 11 CE
Durga
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Durga is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, regarded as the principal aspect of Mahadevi, the Ultimate Real
Katyayani
…it was Rishi Kaytyayana who first worshipped her, hence she came to be known as Katyayani. In either case, she is a demonstration or apparition of the Durga and is worshipped on the sixth day of Navaratri festival. The Vamana Purana mentions the legend of her creation in great detail: "When the gods had…
A painting of Durga at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysuru
18th-century painting of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura
Durga killing Mahishasura in a Durga Puja celebration in Bengal
13th century stone sculpture in the British Museum