Shardiya Navratri day 9 devoted to Goddess Siddhidatri; Here’s significance, katha and mantra

The ninth form of Maa Durga is called Siddhidatri. He has eight types of achievements – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva. According to the legend, Lord Shiva attained these eight Siddhis by doing rigorous penance of Mother Siddhidatri.

New Delhi: Last day of Navratri considered the special deity of this day is Siddhidatri. She is considered to bestow all kinds of Siddhis. According to mythology, demons, devils, gods, sages, and eunuchs all attain Siddhis through her worship. Siddhidatri's seat is a lotus, and she has four arms, holding a mace, a discus, a lotus, and a conch.

Method Of Worshipping Goddess Siddhidatri

• On the morning take a bath and resolve to observe the fast and worship. During the auspicious time, install a picture or idol of Goddess Siddhidatri in a clean place in the house.
• First apply a tilak to the picture or idol, then adorn it with a garland of flowers. Light a lamp with pure ghee. Offer abir, gulal, roli, flowers, rice, turmeric, and henna.
• The Goddess is very fond of offerings made from coconut or coconut. After offering the bhog, chant the following mantra and perform aarti:

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Mantra

"Siddhagandharvayakshadyairsurairamairaripi.
Sevyamana yada bhuyat siddhida siddhidayani.”

Story of Maa Siddhidatri

The ninth form of Maa Durga is called Siddhidatri. He has eight types of achievements – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva.
According to the legend, Lord Shiva attained these eight Siddhis by doing rigorous penance of Mother Siddhidatri. By this grace, half of Lord Shiva's body became that of a goddess and he was called Ardhanarishwar.

The story describes that when all the gods were troubled by the atrocities of the demon Mahishasura, they prayed to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Maa Siddhidatri appeared from the divine light emanating from there.

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Form of Goddess Siddhidatri

• The form of the Goddess worshipped on Navami is considered fair, divine, and auspicious.
• The Goddess also rides on a lion and a lotus.
• She holds a chakra and mace in her right hand, and a conch and a lotus flower in her left.
• Purple and red are her favorite colors.

It is believed that Maa Siddhidatri is also a form of Goddess Saraswati, and through her grace, every devotee's wishes are fulfilled.

The last day of Shardiya Navratri concludes with the worship of Mother Siddhidatri. Through the ritualistic worship, chanting of mantras, and offering of food on this day, devotees can achieve the fulfillment of their desires.