Maha Navami Durga Puja: On the ninth day of Navratri, Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped. Siddhidatri is the 9th form of Goddess Durga. She bestows various Siddhis upon her devotees, hence the name Siddhidatri, meaning “giver of Siddhis.” She fulfills all the desires of her devotees and bestows fame, power, and wealth.
Maa Siddhidatri is considered the goddess of salvation and Siddhis. She possesses eight Siddhis: Anima, Mahima, Prapti, Prakamya, Garima, Laghima, Irshitva, and Vashitva. According to legend, Lord Shiva attained these eight Siddhis by worshipping Siddhidatri at the time of the universe’s creation. After the granting of these eight Siddhis to Lord Shiva, his body became that of a goddess, and hence, he is also known as Ardhanarishvara.
Maa Siddhidatri sits on a lotus, like the Goddess Lakshmi, and has four arms. In her four hands, the Goddess holds a conch, a mace, a lotus flower, and a chakra. Mother Siddhidatri is also considered a form of Saraswati, and worshipping her bestows fame and wisdom. Worshipping her bestows all the blessings and attains salvation. Worshipping her bestows knowledge, power, happiness, prosperity, fame, wisdom, wealth, and all kinds of happiness.
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Navami Tithi and Puja Muhurta in 2025
The ninth day of Navratri in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Navami Tithi will begin at 8:57 pm on September 30, 2025, and will last until 5:53 am on October 1, 2025. The best time for worship will be in the morning. Therefore, the time from 4:37 am to 5:26 am on October 1 is considered auspicious for worship. Worshipping Goddess Siddhidatri at this time is extremely auspicious.
Favorite Offerings of Goddess Siddhidatri
Halwa-puri, coconut, gram, kheer, etc. should be offered to Goddess Siddhidatri. These are very dear to the Goddess. Bananas, sweets, and Panchamrit should be offered to the Goddess. This pleases the Goddess and blesses the devotee with freedom from disease, happiness, and prosperity.
Auspicious Color of the Navami Tithi
Mother Siddhidatri is very fond of pink. Pink is the color of love and affection. This color softens our vibrations and strengthens our Sahasrara Chakra. Devotees should wear pink on this day.
Importance of the Night Sadhana on the Navami Tithi
On the Navami Tithi of Navratri, devotees should wear orange clothes, light a ghee lamp, and chant Om Maa Siddhadatryai Namah 108 times. This type of spiritual practice bestows divine vision, self-realization, and success in even the most difficult tasks. On this day, the Mother Goddess is appeased by organizing havans, worshipping girls, donating to the poor, and offering Mahaprasad. By doing so, the Mother Goddess becomes pleased and blesses the devotee.
Methods to Appease the Mother Goddess on the Navami Tithi
- On the morning of the Navami Tithi, one should bathe, wear clean clothes, and meditate on the Mother Goddess.
- On this day, one must offer sesame seeds and coconut to the Mother Goddess.
- Feed girls and give them gifts and seek their blessings.
- One must donate to Brahmins and the poor on this day.
- Feeding jaggery and bread to cows and donating food on this day destroys all the devotee’s sins.
Thus, worshipping Mother Siddhidatri on the Navami Tithi bestows divine powers on devotees. Mother Siddhidatri is a form of Ardhanarishvara, therefore, if Mother Siddhidatri is pleased, Lord Shiva is also pleased. When both Mother and Lord Shiva are pleased, they bestow wisdom, wealth, prosperity, happiness, peace, and salvation upon their devotees.
FAQ- Maha Navami Durga Puja
What is the difference between Ram Navami and Durga Navami?
Ram Navami is celebrated in the month of Chaitra, commemorating the birth of Lord Rama. Lord Rama is worshipped on this day. The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga, where Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped.
