Shardiya Navratri Day 9: Know Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, And All About Worshipping Goddess Siddhidatri
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Navami is be marked by Siddhidatri Puja on October 1. Check auspicious timings, puja vidhi, favourite colour, bhog, and significance of the ninth form of Goddess Durga.
The ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri is considered highly significant, as it marks the conclusion of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. This day, known as Maha Navami, holds special importance for devotees. Many observe Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls) and perform Havan rituals on this occasion. For those who observed a fast on Ashtami, Navami also marks the day of Paran (breaking the fast). This year, Maha Navami will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
The Navami Tithi is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga. Worshipping Goddess Siddhidatri is believed to bless devotees with divine powers (siddhis), as well as wisdom, strength, and liberation.
Navami Tithi Timings (Panchang Details)
Navami Tithi begins: September 30, 6:06 PM
Navami Tithi ends: October 1, 7:02 PM
According to Udaya Tithi, Navami Puja, Kanya Puja, and Havan will be performed on October 1, 2025.
Goddess Siddhidatri Puja Muhurat
- Morning Puja: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Midday Puja: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Evening Aarti: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Havan Muhurat: 6:14 AM – 6:07 PM
- Kanya Pujan Muhurat: 5:01 AM – 6:14 AM, second muhurat 2:09 PM – 2:57 PM
Goddess Siddhidatri Puja Vidhi
On Maha Navami, devotees should rise early, take a holy bath, and wear clean clothes before beginning the puja. With water, flowers, and rice grains (akshat) in hand, one should take a vow for the worship and fasting. Place Goddess Siddhidatri’s idol or image at the puja altar, purify it with Gangajal, and begin the rituals. Offer sindoor, kumkum, red clothes, flowers, rice, betel nut, traditional ornaments, and sixteen adornments (solah shringar). Chant mantras, recite Durga Saptashati, and conclude with aarti.
Goddess Siddhidatri’s Favourite Bhog
On Maha Navami, offering sesame seeds (til) is considered highly auspicious. Devotees also prepare halwa, puri, and black chana as bhog for the Goddess.
Navami Day Colour
Goddess Siddhidatri is especially fond of red and orange. Devotees should offer items in these colours during the puja and are encouraged to wear red or orange attire while performing rituals.
Form Of Goddess Siddhidatri
Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is depicted with four arms. In her hands, she holds a mace, a discus, a lotus, and a conch. Like Goddess Durga, her mount is the lion, symbolising courage and strength.
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