மகிஷாசுரமர்த்தினி தோன்றிய கதை | Mahishasura Mardini Thondriya Kathai | Tamil Stories | Navaratri Day 6

Katyayani, who is portrayed as a warrior goddess, is the fifth avatar of Goddess Durga. She took the form of Katyayani to kill the demon Mahishasura, and hence the fifth day of the festival is celebrated as the victory of good over evil. Katyayani is worshipped by her devotees to seek strength and courage.