Mahanavami, Navratri Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri Puja, Sandhi Puja Muhrat!
On the last day of the Navratri, Devi Siddhidatri is worshipped. This day is also known as Mahanavami. Maa Siddhidatri has a chakra and gada in her right hand. In her left hand, she holds a Shankha. She is seated on the lotus. Siddhidatri means fulfiller. Her vahan is a lion. Draped in a saree, she has a golden complexion. The dates for the Navratri day 9 are as follows.
Shardiya Navratri Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri Puja Muhrat
Maa Siddhidatri Puja – Friday, October 11, 2024
Navami Tithi Begins – 12:06 PM on Oct 11, 2024
Navami Tithi Ends – 10:58 AM on Oct 12, 2024
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri?
Bhagwan Shiva has achieved all the siddhis by the grace of Maa Siddhidatri. That is why his half-body is that of the goddess and is also known as Ardhanareshwara.
Maa Siddhidatri governs the thoughts of the devotees. She bestows devotees with all kinds of siddhis. She is worshipped by ganas, asur and Gandharva alike. She inspires devotees to lead a life full of discipline. She is the remover of all the worries and sufferings. She also has unnatural healing powers.
There are 18 types of Siddhis – 8 are supernatural and 10 are Siddhis of perfection.
Ashtasiddhis (08 Supernatural Siddhis)
- Anima: It is the ability to shrink one’s body to the tiniest of scales.
- Mahima: It is the ability to grow one’s body to the largest size.
- Garima: It is the ability to increase one’s body weight.
- Laghima: It is the ability to decrease body weight to practically nothing.
- Prapti: It is the ability to be at many places at a time.
- Prakambya: It is the ability to achieve everything through desire.
- Ishitva: It is the ability to achieve supremacy over creation.
- Vashitva: It is the ability to control the world around the person.
The 10 Siddhis of Perfection
- Anurmi-mattvam: It is the ability to transcend bodily urges such as hunger, thirst etc.
- Dura-sravaṇa: It is the ability to hear things from far away.
- Dura-darsanam: It is the ability to see things that are far away.
- Manaḥ-javah: It is the ability to move wherever thought goes.
- Kama-rupam: It is the ability to take any form.
- Para-kaya pravesanam: It is the ability to enter another’s body.
- Sva-chanda-mrtyuh: It is the ability to control one’s death.
- Devanam-saha-krida-anudarsanam: It is the ability to see gods and take part in their pastimes.
- Yatha-sankalpa-samsiddhi: It is the ability to turn determination into achievement.
- Ajna-apratihata-gatih: It is the ability to have command over others.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri?
Maa Siddhidatri governs the planet Ketu and provides direction and energy to it. Worshipping her, especially on Navratri stimulates the Sahasrara Chakra, the crown chakra of the body. The awakening of the crown chakra leads to the attainment of the supreme consciousness.
Navratri Day 9 Colour – Purple
On the 9th day of Navratri, devotees should wear purple. Purple is associated with luxury and nobility.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri?
In the beginning, there was nothing but void and darkness in the world. Then, a beam of light came. This was the smile of Devi Shakti. She gave life to the universe. She gave form to the Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
When the Trimurti did penance, devi Shakti took the form of Devi Siddhidatri and blessed them with Siddhi in the form of Devi Saraswati, Devi Lakshmi, and Devi Parvati. The strength of the lords was in the devis.
Bhagwan Shiva continued with the penance. Devi Shakti went in and formed the left part of Bhagwan Shiva. That’s how lord shiva came to be known as Ardhanareshwara and achieved absolute perfection.
The tip of the ending of the Ashtami and the starting of the Navami is when Maa Durga involved herself in the battle against Mahisahuasura. She was attached by Chanda Asur and Munda Asur. Devi Chamunda materialised from the 3rd eye of the Durga and she killed Chanda and Munda at the cusp of Ashtami and Navami.
How to Perform Maa Siddhidatri Puja on Day 9 of Navratri?
On the 9th day of Navratri, devotees should wake up early in the morning. Then cleanse themselves. Clean the puja area. Next, light a ghee lamp and incense sticks. Apply tilak on the forehead. Do the Kalash puja. Offer flowers, and fruits to Maa. Perform aarti and chant the mantra for Maa Siddhidatri.
Mantras for Maa Siddhidatri is as follows:
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्री यै नमः
ॐ ह्रीं श्री सिद्धिदात्री दुर्गायै नमः
सिद्ध-गंधर्व-यक्ष-अद्यैर-असुरैर-अमरैर-अपि सेव्यमाना सदा भुयात् सिद्धि-दा सिद्धिदायिनी
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः
A unique aspect of worshipping Maa Siddhidatri is the importance given to worshipping the girl child. Devotees invite 9 girls to their homes and worship them. They are presented with meals and gifts.
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Maa Siddhidatri Aarti
The aarti for Maa Siddhidatri is as follows:
॥ आरती देवी सिद्धिदात्री जी की ॥
जय सिद्धिदात्री माँ तू सिद्धि की दाता।तु भक्तों की रक्षक तू दासों की माता॥
तेरा नाम लेते ही मिलती है सिद्धि।तेरे नाम से मन की होती है शुद्धि॥
कठिन काम सिद्ध करती हो तुम।जभी हाथ सेवक के सिर धरती हो तुम॥
तेरी पूजा में तो ना कोई विधि है।तू जगदम्बें दाती तू सर्व सिद्धि है॥
रविवार को तेरा सुमिरन करे जो।तेरी मूर्ति को ही मन में धरे जो॥
तू सब काज उसके करती है पूरे।कभी काम उसके रहे ना अधूरे॥
तुम्हारी दया और तुम्हारी यह माया।रखे जिसके सिर पर मैया अपनी छाया॥
सर्व सिद्धि दाती वह है भाग्यशाली।जो है तेरे दर का ही अम्बें सवाली॥
हिमाचल है पर्वत जहां वास तेरा।महा नंदा मंदिर में है वास तेरा॥
मुझे आसरा है तुम्हारा ही माता।भक्ति है सवाली तू जिसकी दाता॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which colour to wear on the 9th day of Navratri?
A: On the 9th day of Navratri, devotees wear purple.
Q: Which Goddess is the 9th day of Navratri?
A: On the 9th day of Navratri, the goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped.
Q: Who is the goddess Siddhidatri?
A: Goddess Siddhidatri is a form of Maa Shakti.
