The nine-day holy festival of Navratri is coming to an end. Mahanavami is being celebrated on 11th October. However, this time Ashtami and Navami Tithi are falling on the same day. Dussehra will be celebrated on 12th October.
On the last day of Navratri i.e. Navami Tithi, Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth power of Maa Durga, is worshipped. This form of Mother Goddess bestows all accomplishments. According to the Puranas, Lord Shiva had attained eight Siddhis only by the grace of Mother Siddhidatri. Due to mother’s grace, half of Lord Shiva’s body became that of a goddess. For this reason he is also called Ardhanarishwar. On the occasion of Mahanavami, chant the Beej Mantra of Maa Siddhidatri. Also wish your family a happy ninth day of Shardiya Navratri and get the blessings of Mother Goddess.
form of Maa Siddhidatri
Mother Siddhidatri is considered to be a form of Goddess Saraswati. She is four-armed, with her right two hands adorned with lotus and conch, while in the left she holds a mace and discus. Mother is wearing white clothes and is sitting on a lotus flower. Mother Siddhidatra’s vehicle is a lion.
navratri parana time
Ashtami Tithi will be on Friday, October 11 till 12:06 pm. After this Navami Tithi will start. In such a situation, those who observe Navratri fast on Navami Tithi can observe the fast on the next day after the end of Ashtami Tithi. At the same time, the devotees observing fast on Ashtami can observe the fast on Dussehra. Sadhaks can also perform Parana on Navami Tithi till 11 am on the day of Dussehra.
Mahanavami puja method
On the day of Mahanavami, wake up early in the morning and after taking bath etc. wear clean clothes. After this, offer flower garlands to Maa Durga and invoke her by offering flowers. In the puja, offer red flowers, Akshat, sandalwood, fruits and sweets etc. to the mother. Recite Maa Durga’s mantra and Durga Chalisa. Read the fast story and at the end perform Mata Rani Aarti with the family. After the puja is over, Prasad is distributed to everyone.
Mahanavami Bhog
You can offer semolina pudding, puri, black gram and kheer to Mata Rani in the worship of the ninth day of Navratri. This offering is considered very dear to Mata Rani. After this, call the girls to your home and offer these things to them as Prasad. Mother Goddess is very pleased with this and blesses the seeker with happiness and prosperity.
Chanting these mantras (Mata rani Mantra)
Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini.
Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute.
Or Goddess Sarvbhuteshu Shaktirupen Sansthitha,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
Or the institution in the form of Goddess Sarvbhuteshu Lakshmi,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu, a gratifying institution,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu, a motherly institution,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Dayarupena Sansthitha,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
Or Devi Sarvabhuteshu, the wisdom-like institution,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
Or Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shantirupa Sansthita,
Namastesayee Namastesayee Namastesayee Namo Namah.
