Maa Siddhidatri, the Ninth Form of Maa Durga worshipped on Maha Navami: Know about the Puja Vidhi, Rituals, Mantras and Significance of this Day, यहाँ जाने महानवमी को कैसे होती है माँ की पूजा

The grand festival of Navratri which is dedicated to Maa Durga, concludes with the day dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of the deity. Just like the name suggests, Maa Siddhidatri blesses her devotees with siddhi like happiness, balance and mental and spiritual strength. Known as the provider of spiritual powers and divine perfections, she blesses her devotees with prosperity, wisdom, and ultimate liberation. Maa Siddhidatri is admired and cherished as the deity who blesses her devotees with the eight siddhis (perfections). On Maha Navami people pray and say thank you to the Goddess for blessing our homes with our presence and also request us to bless with peace, prosperity and happiness.

Significance of Maa Siddhidatri

Maa Siddhidatri who is ninth roop of the supreme feminine divinity, Maa Durga is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri which is known as Maha Navmi. Maa Siddhidatri is admired and respected as the holy provider of all the eight Siddhis (Higher spiritual powers and perfections). It is considered that Maa blesses her worshippers with both health and wealth, inner and outer strength and happiness. Maa’s name in itself is an amalgamation of two words: Siddhi and Datri. Siddhi means higher powers or spiritual powers and datri means the one who gives thus Maa Siddhidatri is the provider of these higher spiritual powers.

As per Hindu Mythology, even Lord Shiva had been able to accomplish all the SIddhis when he worshipped Maa Siddhidatri. Mythology explains here that the reason behind Maa Siddhidatri also being called as Ardhanarishwari (half God and half woman) is that when Lord Shiva worshipped her, the union of Maa and Lord Shiva happened. On the left side was Maa Siddhidatri and the right side was Lord Shiva, which came to be known as the perfect blend of Shiv and Shakti. Thus, Maa is considered to be the perfect representation of balance, perfection, health, wealth and spirituality.

The significance and relevance of this roop of Maa lies in the fact that she opens up one’s mind which gives her devotees the true picture and thus the right path to take in life. It is considered nad believed that praying to Maa gives you wisdom and shows you the path to real happiness and truth which finally leads to liberation from negativities and unimportant things and thus the path to attaining moksha opens up.

Many devotees observe vrat (fast) and perform Kanya Puja or Kanjak Puja where nine young girls representing nine forms of Maa Durga are honored and worshipped at their homes, so that they can please Maa and come closer to her. Maa shows her followers and devotes the path of virtue , integrity, self-confidence and morality. Maa is seen sitting on a lotus and her ride is a lion. Maa Siddhidatri resides on a lotus and sometimes depicted riding a lion. She is depicted with four hands, one of which has a chakra(mace), one has a trishul (trident), one has a shankh and one is in the mudra of blessing her devotees. These symbolize power, wisdom, serenity and divinity.

Rituals and Puja Vidhi for Maa Siddhidatri’s worship

Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped on the auspicious day of Maha Navami which is the ninth day of Navratri. Here is a complete guide pf Puja Vidhi and Puja rituals which should be followed for the Puja of Maa Siddhidatri:

1. Devotees shoukd rise early and after taking a bath, place clean the place of worship anf also freshen up the idol or portrait of Maa.
2. Establish a Kalash, if it has not yet been done and fill it with holy water. Put 5 leafed mango leaf bunch and coconut on top of the kalash on this auspicious day of Maha Navami.
3. Flowers especially of red and pink colours, fresh fruits and home made prasad of kale chane, halwa and sweets, and puri should be offered to Maa.
4. Light ghee diyas (small earthern lamps), agarbatti and dhoop (incense sticks) should be lighted in front of Maa.
5. Recite and chant Maa Siddhidatri’s Mantra and Durga Saptashati and finally perform Arti.
6. On Maha Navami many believers also do Kanya Pujan or Kanjak where nine young girls representing the nine nine roop or forms of Maa Durga are honored. These girls are worshipped, their feet are washed, red chunri is offered and prasad of halwa, puri and kale chane is also offered to them. Thereafter gifts and money as a token of respect are also given.

Powerful Mantras of Maa Siddhidatri

Chanting mantras dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri during puja is believed to invoke her divine blessings. Here are some important ones:

1. Maa Siddhidatri Beej Mantra:

“ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥”

2. Maa Siddhidatri Stotra Mantra

“या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥”

3. Dhyana Mantra

“सिद्धगंधर्वयक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि।
पूज्यमा‍ना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥”

Color of the Day

The ninth day of Navratri is associated with the color Pink, which represents love for one and all, for the whole universe and cosmos and compassion towards everybody. Wearing pink on this day makes you loved and liked by all as it is a very charming colour representing affection, togetherness and harmony.

Conclusion

Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of the supreme divinity, Maa Durga is coming to your homes on the 01st of October 2025. She is here to fulfill all your dreams and unfulfilled wishes. She will fill your heart with empathy, affection and compassion for everyone. Praying to Maa on Maha Navami not only blesses her followers with material goodness but with the real happiness which is inside your mind and heart. This feeling will lead you to the ultimate truth of Moksha (spiritual liberation).

Maha Navmi is the last day of the most sacred and auspicious festival of Navratri which is followed by the very grand day of Vijayadashami or Dussehra. This 9-day long festival brings in gratefulness, happiness, strength, new beginnings, better mental health, new approach, prosperity and wisdom to everyone. May Maa Durga and all her nine forms bless everyone in abundance.