9th Day of Navratri – Worship Mata Siddhidatri for the Fulfillment of All Desires

On the 9th day of Navratri, devotees worship Mata Siddhidatri. During the Chaitra Navratri 2025, Mata Siddhidatri’s puja will be observed on 6th April. Mata is believed to bless her devotees with all kinds of accomplishments. She holds dominion over all powers and siddhis. According to the Markandeya Purana, performing Mata’s puja leads to the attainment of the eight siddhis. These eight siddhis are: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Lagima, Prapti, Prakamy, Ishitwa, and Vashitwa. With her grace, devotees can easily attain these siddhis.

Siddhidatri Puja 2025

Chaitra Navratri Navami – 6th April 2025

Mata Siddhidatri Roop

Mata Siddhidatri, who grants accomplishments, is exceedingly beautiful. She has four arms. In two of her hands, she holds a mace and a discus. Mata holds weapons to protect her devotees from enemies. In one hand, she holds a lotus and a conch, symbolizing prosperity and siddhis. Devotees gain all types of knowledge by worshiping her.

Mantras of Maa Siddhidatri

1st mantra:
या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।

2nd mantra:
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं सिद्धिदात्र्यै नम:।

Also a Deity Worshipped by Lord Shiva

Mata Siddhidatri is also the deity worshipped by Lord Shiva. It is said that only by worshiping Mata did Lord Shiva achieve the form of Ardhanarishvara. White and red flowers hold great importance in Mata’s worship. While there is no specific offering for Mata, devotees should offer bhog as per their family traditions. Among the Navadurga, Mata’s form is considered the quickest to please. Devotees should chant her mantras and recite Durga Saptashati during her worship.

Special Worship of Mata Siddhidatri

On Mahnavami, a special worship of Maa Durga is performed with Shodashopachar Puja. Maa is worshipped as Mahishasuramardini on this day. It is believed that Maa killed Mahishasura on Mahnavami. In many places, people also worship their weapons on this day. In some regions, Mata Siddhidatri is regarded as an incarnation of Maa Saraswati, and musical instruments are worshipped.

Significance of Kanya Puja

On the 9th day of Navratri, Kanya Puja is also conducted in many places. In this puja, nine little girls are worshipped as goddesses, and their feet are washed. They are served with kheer, halwa, and various sweets. Devotees give them gifts to make them happy. It is believed that the blessings of Maa remain in the house where the young girls leave happily.