Shardiya Navratri 2024 Day 9: Significance, Puja Vidhi, Colour — All About Worshipping Goddess Siddhidhatri

On the Ninth day of Navratri, October 11, 2024, devotees will worship Goddess Siddhidhatri. This day marks the observance of Maha Navami.

Shardiya Navratri 2024 Day 9: On the ninth day of Navratri, the presiding goddess is Goddess Siddhidhatri. Worshipping her is believed to grant all kinds of spiritual powers or siddhis. According to the Markandeya Purana, there are eight main siddhis, while the Brahmavaivarta Purana mentions eighteen. These include Anima (the power to become small), Mahima (the power to become large), Garima (the power to become heavy), Laghima (the power to become light), Prakamya (the ability to fulfill desires), Ishatva (lordship), and Vashitva (the power to control).

Know the Significance, Colour and all related to Maha Navami:

When Will Maha Navami Begin?

According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) will end on October 11, 2024, Friday, at 12:07 PM. Following this, Navami Tithi (ninth day) will begin and will continue until the next day, October 12, ending at 10:59 AM. After Navami, Dashami Tithi will commence. During Navratri, Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls) holds special significance. Let’s understand the importance of Kanya Pujan.

Colour For The Ninth Day Of Navratri:

On the auspicious day of Navami, devotees are encouraged to wear purple while offering prayers to Goddess Siddhidhatri. It is also recommended to present garlands made of lotus or rose flowers to the goddess. 

Goddess Siddhidhatri’s Mantra:

"Siddhigandharvayakshadyairasurairamarairapi, Sevyamana Yada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini."

Benefits Of Worshipping Goddess Siddhidhatri:

Worshipping Goddess Siddhidhatri brings the ultimate spiritual attainment and salvation, earning her the name Pradayini (the provider). By offering prayers to her, devotees' desires are fulfilled, and they are blessed with a profound realization of the impermanence of worldly matters. This leads them to a higher state of consciousness, detached from material concerns, and ultimately allows them to experience divine bliss. However, reaching this state of divine grace requires intense devotion and penance.

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