Katyayani, The Warrior Goddess,Daughter of Sage Katyayana.
To destroy demon Mahishasura, Devi Durga took the form of Katyayani. It was the most fierce form of Devi which also includes Bhadrakali and Chandika.
She was created from the combined energies of the Devatas when their anger at the demon Mahishasura manifested itself
She was created from the combined energies of the Devatas when their anger at the demon Mahishasura manifested itself
in the form of Energy Rays.
The rays crystallized in the hermitage of Rishi Katyayana who gave it proper form therefore she is also called Katyayani or "daughter of Katyayana"
The rays crystallized in the hermitage of Rishi Katyayana who gave it proper form therefore she is also called Katyayani or "daughter of Katyayana"
She is the sixth form amongst Navadurga & known as Mahisasuramardini.
Being the fiercest form of Maa Durga, she is referred to as Bhadrakali, Shakti, and Chandika.
Being the fiercest form of Maa Durga, she is referred to as Bhadrakali, Shakti, and Chandika.
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