Goddess Katyayani is a radiant embodiment of divine strength and feminine energy. Revered as the sixth form of Durga during Navratri, she is the goddess who fulfills sincere desires—especially related to relationships, marriage, and spiritual success. According to the scriptures, the Katyayani Vrata was famously performed by the Gopis of Vrindavan to obtain Lord Krishna as their divine consort.

The Katyayani Jaap and Homam is a powerful ritual performed to invoke the blessings of the goddess for removing marriage delays, resolving relationship issues, and achieving harmony. This ritual consists of intense mantra chanting (Jaap) followed by a sacred fire offering (Homam), performed as per Vedic tradition under the guidance of learned priests.

Devotees are advised to wear red attire, use a red Chandan mala, and offer red flowers to the goddess. The Katyayani mantra is typically recited 125,000 times, ideally over 12 days, with a pure heart and visualization of desired outcomes. Chanting mantras like:

“कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि।
नन्दगोपसुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः॥”

unlocks her divine blessings and spiritual fulfillment.

Whether performed personally or on your behalf, this puja brings a sense of divine alignment and blessings that foster peace, prosperity, and contentment.

Key Mantras & Their Purpose:

1. Katyayani Marriage Mantra
कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि।
नन्दगोपसुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः॥

2. Parvati Mantra for Delay in Marriage
हे गौरि शंकरार्धांगि यथा त्वं शंकरप्रिया।
तथा मां कुरु कल्याणि कान्तकातां सुदुर्लभाम॥

3. Surya Mantra for Vivah Dosha
ॐ देवेन्द्राणि नमस्तुभ्यं देवेन्द्रप्रिय भामिनि।
विवाहं भाग्यमारोग्यं शीघ्रलाभं च देहि मे॥

4. Vivah Hetu Mantra
ॐ कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीस्वरि।
नन्दगोपसुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः॥