Navaratri 2023 marks the end of the nine-day festival, with the final day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Siddhidatri. This day, known as Maha Navami, holds immense significance and devotees seek blessings from the goddess. It is believed that she grants protection to those in need. Various rituals are performed on this day, including Ayudha Puja, Kanya Pujan, Saraswati Puja, and Hawan. Additionally, the Bathukamma festival and Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal are also celebrated on Maha Navami.
Navratri 2023 Day 9: Who is Maa Siddhidatri?
Maa Siddhidatri is the ninth and final form of Goddess Durga celebrated during the festival of Navratri. She is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri, which is known as Navami. The name "Siddhidatri" is derived from two words: "Siddhi," which means supernatural powers or accomplishments, and "Datri," which means the giver or bestower. Maa Siddhidatri is believed to be the provider of various Siddhis (supernatural powers) and is often depicted with four, six, eight, or ten arms, holding various symbolic objects and weapons.
Devotees seek the blessings of Maa Siddhidatri to attain spiritual and material fulfillment, as well as to gain mastery over various skills and abilities. She is associated with the concept of ultimate perfection and the realization of one's true self.
During Navratri, devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri with great devotion, offer her prayers and bhajans (devotional songs), and perform aarti (rituals of light) to seek her blessings and grace. This marks the conclusion of the nine-day festival, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the inner journey toward self-realization.
Ayudha Puja
In south India, Ayudh Puja is also famous on MahaNavami day. People worship the tools and weapons on the day of Maha Navami. The festival is also known as Astra Puja. Devotees also perform puja to their vehicle and Saraswati Puja is also done on the same day.
Which colour to wear on the 8th day of Navratri?
The colour of this day is peacock green which represents diversity and abundance. On this day of Navratri, stand out from the crowd by wearing this stunning shade of blue and green. It also stands for the splendour, majesty and beauty of nature
