Navratri 2023 Day 9: Who Is Maa Siddhidatri? Know Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Mantra, And Bhog

Autumn Navratri 2023: Navratri, a nine-day long festival, is celebrated with great fervor. According to Drika Panchang, Lord Rudra worshiped Adi-Parashakti, Goddess of Shakti on the 9th day. It is believed that Goddess Adi-Parashakti existed without form until she appeared as Siddhidatri on the left side of Lord Shiva. Siddhidatri has four arms, her right hand holds mace and chakra, while her left hand holds lotus flower and conch.

Mahanavami is the last day of Durga Puja. The celebration begins with Mahasnan (holy bath) and Shodshopchar Puja. On Maha Navami, Goddess Durga is worshiped as Mahisasuramardini, signifying her role as the destroyer of the buffalo demon.

The timing of Maha Navami Puja and fasting may vary depending on when the Navami day begins. If the eighth day (Ashtami) and the ninth day (Navmi) coincide before midday (Sanyakal) of Ashtami, both the Ashtami Puja and the Navami Puja, including the special Sandhi Puja, are observed on the same day.

On this day, Kanjak or Kanya Pujan is also performed. Let's take a look at the auspicious times, dates and other important details related to Maha Navami 2023.

Maha Navami 2023: Date and Auspicious Moment
This year, Maha Navami falls on Monday, October 23. The auspicious Navami Tithi will begin on October 22 at 7:58 PM and end on October 23 at 5:44 PM.

Navratri Day 9: Worship
A special Havan is performed on this day. A red cloth is placed on a wooden platform and an idol of the goddess is placed on it. Devotees perform aarti and havan rituals. After the pooja the diety is offered.

Navratri Day 9: Mantra
Om Devi Siddhidatray Namah

prayer
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamairpi.

Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini of Sevyama.

Navratri Day 9: Significance
Goddess Siddhidatri is worshiped on the ninth day of Navratri, seated on a lotus and riding on a lion. Goddess Siddhidatri is believed to provide direction and power to the planet Ketu. Hence planet Ketu is ruled by it.

Maa Siddhidatri is regarded as a divine form of Shakti and is believed to bless her devotees with siddhis: fulfillment and perfection. Lord Shiva also got all his achievements through the blessings of Goddess Siddhidatri.

She is worshiped not only by humans but also by Devas, Gandharvas, Asuras, Yakshas and Siddhas. When Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from Lord Shiva's left half, she was given the title of Ardha-Nariswara.

Navratri Day 9: Sacrifice of Maa Siddhidatri
Maa Siddhidatri's preferences include yellow flowers, especially yellow roses and fruits like bananas. He is especially fond of sweets.

People following the Navratri fast on this day conclude by offering traditional dishes like puri, semolina halwa and sukha kala chana to the nine girls, affectionately known as Kanjak or Kanya Pujan.