Navratri Day 9: Achieve Spiritual Fulfillment with Maa Siddhidatri’s Blessings

The ninth day of Navratri ends with the worship of Maa Sidhidatri. She is the ninth incarnation of Goddess Durga. Understanding the meaning of her name, Sidhi refers to ‘perfection in supernatural powers,’ and Datri indicates ‘the giver.’ Devotees worshipping her are blessed with wisdom, success, and positive energy. Let us present you with more facts about the presiding goddess and how to worship her on the ninth day.

Who is Maa Siddhidatri?

Maa Sidhidatri is the ninth incarnation of Goddess Durga. Representing wisdom, knowledge, spiritual powers, and material comforts. The goddess leads her devotees on the path of spiritual growth. Her four arms carry a lotus, a mace, a conch shell, and a chakra. Draped in a red or pink saree, the goddess's serene smile reflects her benevolent nature. Although her mount is a lion, she is also depicted sitting on a lotus. 

As per Hindu belief, Lord Shiva himself obtained eight siddhis from her and assumed the form of Ardhnarishwar, a union of masculine and feminine energies. Worship of Maa Sidhidatri is also associated with Kanya puja, or Kanjak puja. In this, devotees welcome nine young girls representing nine forms of Durga and offer them food and gifts.

Siddhidatri puja benefits

Like other manifestations, worshipping Durga’s ninth avatar also has its significance. Below are the key reasons.

• True to her name, devotees who worship Maa Siddhidatri are blessed with supernatural powers, uplifting them from ordinary existence.
• Her blessings help in attaining salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and death.
• Praying to Maa Siddhidatri removes negativity and obstacles from life.
• The goddess answers the deepest wishes of the devotees who worship her with utmost devotion.
• Known as the giver of siddhis, she reflects a perfect balance of male and female energies.
• Having a firm belief in her benefits you by keeping a balanced approach with mental peace.

Navami fasting rules

If you want to observe fasting on Navami, then follow the rules given below.

• Prefer eating satvik food.
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and non-vegetarian food.
• No onion, no garlic
• Consume fruits, nuts, makhanas, coconut laddoo, and sago (used in khichdi).
• Prefer rock salt (sendha namak) over white salt.

9th-day rituals for wish fulfilment

Follow the puja rituals to appease Maa Siddhadatri on the ninth day of Navratri.

• Clean your puja area and sprinkle it with Ganga jal for purity.
• Place a kalash in the centre filled with water or rice, and place mango leaves around it.
• Fill the opening space with coconut on the top.
• Wrap it in red cloth or thread.
• After placing the picture of Maa Siddhadatri, adorn it with flowers and cloth.
• Light diyas and incense sticks
• Chant her mantras while meditating.
• Offerings include akshat rice, kumkum, chandan, durva grass, panchamrit, sweets, fruits, betel leaves, nuts, saffron, and cloves.
• During aarti, pray to Maa Siddhadatri and ask for her blessings.
• Conclude the ritual with kanjak puja and distribute prasad among family and neighbours.
   

Powerful mantras of Maa Siddhidatri

• या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
• ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं सिद्धये नम:॥
• ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥