Sacred offering

Katyayani Puja is a Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. It is usually performed during the Navratri festival, especially on the sixth day (Shashti). Devotees worship her to seek strength, courage, prosperity, and blessings for marriage. The ritual involves chanting mantras, offering flowers, fruits, and sweets, and performing aarti to honor the goddess.