Navratri Day 9: Today is the ninth day of Shardiya Navratri. This day is considered dedicated to the worship of Mother Siddhidatri. Mother Siddhidatri is considered to be the ninth form of Goddess Durga. There is a religious belief that by worshiping Siddhidatri Mata one attains all kinds of achievements and salvation. Mata Rani becomes pleased with the worship of Siddhidatri Maa and fulfills all the wishes of her devotees and blesses them with success in every field. It is said that Lord Shiva had attained 8 Siddhis only by the grace of Mother Siddhidatri. The names of these 8 Siddhis are Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva. According to the belief, worshiping Goddess Siddhidatri leads to the attainment of Ashta Siddhi and Nav Nidhi, wisdom and prudence. Let us know the worship method, mantra, offering, favorite color and aarti of Maa Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Navratri…
Rituals of Goddess Siddhidatri
On the ninth day of Navratri, wake up early in the morning and wear clean clothes after taking bath. Start worshiping Goddess Durga. Clean the temple by removing stale flowers from the temple. Light a lamp in front of Mata Rani. On the ninth day, offer lotus flowers to Goddess Siddhidatri. Offer red clothes or chunari to the mother. Chant the Beej Mantras of Maa Siddhidatri. On this day, coconut, halwa, puri, gram etc. can be offered to Goddess Bhagwati. After this, perform the Aarti of Mata Rani along with all the Gods and Goddesses. Recite Durga Chalisa or Durga Saptashati. Along with the worship of Goddess Durga, Havan and Kanya Puja activities are also considered auspicious on Navami Tuthi.
Beej Mantra of Maa Siddhidatri: Beej Mantra of Maa Siddhidatri is ‘Hreem Kleem Aaye Siddhaye Namah’.
Favorite color of Maa Siddhidatri: Maa Siddhidatri is very fond of white and purple colors. You can wear white or purple clothes during worship on this day.
Aarti of Maa Siddhidatri:
Jai Siddhidatri Maa, you are the giver of success.
You are the protector of devotees, you are the mother of slaves.
By taking your name we get success.
The mind is purified by your name.
You accomplish difficult tasks.
Whenever you touch the servant’s head.
There is no method in your worship.
You are the giver of Jagdambe, you are the giver of all accomplishments.
Who remembers you on Sunday?
Those who keep only your idol in their mind.
You complete all his work.
Sometimes his work remains incomplete.
Your kindness and this illusion of yours.
Mother places her shadow on his head.
He is the lucky one who gives all the achievements.
Which is your rate only, Ambe, the questioner.
Himachal is the mountain where you reside.
Your residence is in Maha Nanda temple.
My only hope is your mother.
Devotion is questionable whose giver you are.
