Devotees of Maa Durga celebrate the ninth day of Navratri as Maha Navami, which marks the culmination of the 9-day Chaitra Navratri this year. Falling on April 17, Navami coincides with Ram Navami celebrations. During Chaitra Navratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped, including Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped on Navami, representing the supreme Goddess of Power. According to Hindu mythology, she appeared from the left half of Lord Shiva when he worshipped Adi-Parashakti at the dawn of the universe, leading Lord Shiva to be known as Ardha-Narishwar.
Siddhidatri signifies the granter of supernatural powers, fulfilling all divine aspirations. Legend has it that during the universe's creation, Goddess Kushmanda used her smile's radiance to bring light and life into the dark void.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Madhyahna Muhurat will be from 11:03 am to 1:38 pm, lasting for a duration of 2 hours and 35 minutes.
Devotees should wake up early on Navami and begin the day with a ceremonial bath (mahasnan), don new clothes, and bathe the idols of Maa Durga and Maa Siddhidatri with Gangajal. Offerings of white garments, sweets, dry fruits, fruits, and white flowers are made to the Goddess. Maa Siddhidatri particularly favours Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat Ki Rani).
Offerings of seasonal fruits, pudi, kheer, chana, coconut, and halwa are made as bhog to please Maa Siddhidatri. The colour associated with the ninth day of Navratri, or Maha Navami, is sky blue.
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यक्षद्यैरासुरैरमरैरपि
सेव्यमना सदा भूयत सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेना संस्थिता
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
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