Maa Siddhidatri: Navratri Ninth Day Goddess
On the 9th day of Navratri, Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped. The name “Siddhidatri” is formed by combining two Sanskrit words: “Siddhi,” signifying perfection, and “datri,” meaning the bestower. Siddhidatri is the Goddess who bestows perfection in all endeavours to her devotees.
She is seen sitting on a fully blossomed lotus flower while wearing a red saree. She has four hands and is holding weapons. In her left upper hand, she is holding a conch shell. She is holding a lotus in her left lower hand and a mace in her right. Wearing jewelry and a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers around her neck, Siddhidatri Devi is incredibly exquisite and wonderful in this form.
Siddhidatri Maa Navratri Pujan Tithi 2023: 23th October, 2023, Monday
Beej Mantra – “ओम ह्रीं सह सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः”
Story Behind Siddhidatri Devi
In ancient times, the universe was a dark void, devoid of life. It was then that Goddess Kushmanda used her radiant smile to create the universe. She brought into being the Trimurti: Lord Brahma for creation, Lord Vishnu for sustenance, and Lord Shiva for destruction. Lord Shiva, desiring perfection, approached Maa Kushmanda for her divine assistance.
Maa Kushmanda then created another goddess, Maa Siddhidatri, who bestowed upon Lord Shiva 18 forms of perfection, including the Ashta Siddhi (8 primary forms of perfection) and 10 secondary forms, as Lord Krishna described. Maa Siddhidatri became renowned as the giver of perfection.
Subsequently, Lord Brahma faced the challenge of creating the rest of the Universe, as it required both a man and a woman. He turned to Maa Siddhidatri for help. Responding to his plea, Maa Siddhidatri transformed half of Lord Shiva’s body into that of a woman, making Lord Shiva Ardhanarishwar, signifying the blend of masculine and feminine energies.
With the help of Maa Siddhidatri, Lord Brahma successfully created living beings and completed the universe. Thus, Maa Siddhidatri played a pivotal role in both the universe’s creation and bestowing perfection upon Lord Shiva.
Maa Siddhidatri Pooja Vidhi
- Wake up early, take a purifying bath, and wear clean clothes.
- Set up a puja altar with a ghee lamp, incense sticks, and dhoop.
- Perform Aatma Poojan for self-purification.
- Apply tilak on your forehead and do the Achaman vidhi by drinking water from your palm.
- Do Kalash Pujan to remove negativity from your house.
- Make a Sankalpa, making a wish in your mind to the Goddess.
- Offer nine varieties of flowers.
- Wash the feet of the Goddess with water.
- Offer water mixed with camphor.
- Give a holy bath to the Goddess with cow milk, ghee, honey, sugar, and panchamrit.
- Apply Sandalwood tilak, Kumkum, Kajal, Bilvapatra, and Druvapatra.
- Sing Siddhidatri Aarti.
- Invite nine young girls below the age of ten for a meal, apply tilak, do aarti, and chant the Siddhidatri Mantra to seek their blessings. This is known as Kanya Pujan.
- Offer gifts like dress material, a small vessel, flowers, sweets, or money to the girls.
- Distribute Prasad to everyone.
Bhog for Maa Siddhidatri
On the ninth day of the Navratra Puja, devotees offer white til (sesame) bhog and orange to Maa Siddhidatri as these are her favourites.
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Maa Siddhidatri Mantra
ॐ ह्रीं श्री सिद्धिदात्री दुर्गायै नमः
Navratri 9th Day Mantra
“ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः”
सिद्ध गंधर्व यक्षसद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि
सेव्यमना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी द्वितीय या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण
संस्थिता |
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्ये नमो
नमः|
Significance of Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri
- Planet Ketu is ruled by her. So, by worshipping her, a person can strengthen the position of Ketu in his kundali.
- She rules the mind of the devotee. By worshipping her, a person can get discipline which is spiritually fulfilling as well.
- She is the goddess who can bestow Siddhis on devotees. Even Shiva got his Siddhis from her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits of worshipping Maa Siddhidatri?
A: Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri is believed to bring blessings of knowledge, wisdom, and perfection. Devotees seek her divine intervention for spiritual growth, removal of obstacles, and success in their endeavors.
