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Navratri and Durga Puja commemorate the triumph of good over evil. Maa Durga, her nine forms (Navdurgas), and her victory over the demon buffalo Mahishasura are all celebrated on this auspicious occasion. The ninth day of Navratri, also known as Maha Navami, or the fourth day of Durga Puja, is quickly approaching. This year, Maha Navami falls on Tuesday, October 4. On this holy day, devotees of Maa Durga worship her ninth form, Maa Siddhidatri. For Bengalis, Navami marks the end of Maa Durga’s celebrations. On this day, Goddess Durga is said to have killed the demon Mahishasura. Continue reading to learn more about the date, timings, significance, puja vidhi, bhog, and other details.
Who is Maa Siddhidatri?
Maa Siddhidatri rides a lion while sitting on a lotus. She has four arms, with a mace and Sudarshan chakra in her right hand and a lotus and a shankh in her left. Gandharvas, Yakshas, Siddhas, and Asuras surround her and worship her.
According to Hindu mythology, when the universe first began, Lord Rudra worshiped Adi-Parashakti, the supreme Goddess of Power. Adi-Parashakti appeared from Lord Shiva’s left half in the form of Goddess Siddhidatri because she lacked a form. When this occurred, Lord Shiva became known as Ardha-Narishwar.
Navratri Day 9: Maha Navami Significance
Maa Siddhidatri is Maa Durga’s ninth form, and her name means “the one who gives us power.” On Maha Navami, devotees worship her, and it is believed that she removes their ignorance and grants them knowledge. She also bestows all types of siddhis (achievements), and Lord Shiva received all siddhis through the grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. She also governs Ketu and gives it direction and energy.
Navratri Day 9: Maha Navami Timings
According to Drik Panchang, Maha Navami tithi will begin today, October 3, at 04:37 pm and end on Tuesday, October 4, at 02:20 pm. Furthermore, the Brahma muhurta will be observed from 04:38 am to 05:27 am, while the Abhijit muhurta will be observed from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm, and Vijaya Muhurta is from 02:08 pm to 02:55 pm.
Navratri Day 9: Maha Navami Puja Vidhi and Samagri
Devotees should rise early on Maha Navami to begin the puja rituals with a mahasnan or grand bath to cleanse themselves of all impurities, followed by Shodashoparchar Puja. On Navami, or day nine of Navratri, some Maa Durga devotees also perform the Kanya/Kumari Puja or Kanjak Puja. People invite nine young unmarried girls known as Kanjak into their homes because they are thought to be divine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship the Kanjaks by washing their feet, applying tilak to their foreheads, tying a holy thread around their wrists, and distributing Navami prasad of halwa, puri, and black grams. This special bhog, sesame seeds, and Night blooming jasmine are also offered to Maa Siddhidatri and Goddess Durga. Some devotees will also perform Sandhi Puja and offer 108 flowers and bilva leaves to Goddess Durga.
Maa Siddhidatri Mantra, Prarthana and Stuti:
1) Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
2) Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini
3) Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
Navratri Day 9 Bhog:
Maa Siddhidatri is offered a bhog of til or sesame seeds on the ninth day of Navratri, Maha Navami. You can also make dishes with this ingredient and present them to the goddess.
Navratri Day 9 Color:
Pink is the color of the day for Maha Navami. Devotees can worship Goddess Siddhidatri by wearing pink clothing on the ninth day of Navratri or the fourth day of Durga Puja. Pink is a color that represents universal kindness, affection, harmony, tenderness, unconditional love, and nurturing.
Source:HT
