The last day of the holy festival of Navratri is Mahanavami. 9 forms of Mother Goddess are worshiped during 9 days of Navratri. Mother Siddhidatri is worshiped on the last day of Navratri. Maa Siddhidatri fulfills the wishes of the devotees and also bestows them with fame, strength and wealth. In the scriptures, Mother Siddhidatri is considered the goddess of accomplishment and salvation. Mother Siddhidatri is seated on a lotus like Mahalakshmi. Mother has four hands. The mother is holding a conch, mace, lotus flower and disc in her hands. Mother Siddhidatri is also considered to be the form of Mother Saraswati. Kanya Puja also has special significance on this day.
Mahanavami is on 11th October-
This time Mahanavami fast will be observed on 11th October. According to various calendars, this time despite the increase of Chaturthi Tithi and decline of Navami Tithi, the entire Paksha will be of 15 days and Navratri will be of nine days. Devotees will recite for nine days. But, the date is 10th October. Maha Ashtami and Navami will be worshiped on 11th October. According to the scriptures, fasting on Maha Ashtami is considered prohibited when Saptami and Ashtami coincide. 10th is both Saptami and Ashtami. Therefore, instead of worshiping Ashtami, devotees will only worship Saptami. Ashtami Tithi will start from 12:32 pm on 10th and will continue till 12:07 on 11th October. Navami will take place on 11th October at 12:08. It will last till 10:58 am on 12th October. After this Dashami Tithi will begin. Therefore, Ashtami and Navami will be celebrated on 11th October only.
Method of worship-
Wake up early in the morning, after taking bath etc., wear clean clothes.
Bathe the idol of Mother Goddess with Ganga water.
Offer flowers after taking bath.
Also apply Roli Kumkum to the mother.
Offer sweets and five types of fruits to the mother.
Meditate on Mother Skandamata as much as possible.
Be sure to perform the Mother’s Aarti.
Complete list of puja materials
red chunri
red clothes
makeup accessories
Goddess idol or photo
batashe or misri
