Marriage is one of the most important milestones in a person’s life. It not only unites two individuals but also brings together two families and traditions. However, due to planetary influences or other reasons, some people face delays or obstacles in getting married.
According to astrology and religious beliefs, certain days during Navratri are considered especially powerful for removing such hurdles. This year, September 28 is one such auspicious day, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, when performing specific remedies is believed to bring blessings for early and happy marriage.
Goddess Katyayani – The Goddess of Marriage
In Hinduism, Goddess Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga, is regarded as the goddess of marriage. Scriptures mention that the Gopis worshipped her to be blessed with Lord Krishna as their husband. Devotees believe that sincere worship of Goddess Katyayani can remove obstacles in marriage and ensure harmony in married life.
Special Remedies to Perform on September 28
If you are facing difficulties in your marriage, you can try these simple remedies during Navratri on this auspicious day:
Purification and Preparation: Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes—preferably yellow or red. Clean your home temple or place of worship thoroughly.
Install Goddess Katyayani: Place an idol or picture of Goddess Katyayani in your puja area. Offer yellow flowers, turmeric, saffron, and yellow bangles, as yellow is considered a color of prosperity and good fortune.
Worship and Chanting: Light a ghee diya (lamp), burn incense, and perform aarti of Goddess Durga. Then chant the following mantras at least 108 times to seek her blessings:
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche Namah ||
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah ||
Feed Young Girls: After the puja, prepare kheer or halwa and serve it to young girls. Offer them gifts as a token of respect. This ritual is said to please Goddess Durga.
Offer Sindoor and Betel Nut: Offer 7 red or yellow flowers to Goddess Durga. Tie some sindoor (vermilion) and betel nuts in a yellow cloth and present it to the Goddess, as this is considered highly auspicious.
