The goddess Katyayani is honored on the sixth day of Navratri. She was Katyan's daughter. The Mahishasurmardini is a popular name for the goddess Katyayani. She is the goddess of wisdom and harmony. The four-handed riding of Maa Katyayani. She alights a lion. The lotus and mudra are held in the hands. This variety of maa is extremely aggressive and vicious.