Explore Navratri Day 9 Maa Siddhidatri puja, mantra, sesame bhog, Kanya Pujan and fasting conclusion, with guidance on Navami timing.
Navratri’s ninth goddess form is Maa Siddhidatri, worshipped as the bestower of siddhis, or spiritual attainments. Her observance marks the culmination of the Navdurga worship sequence. Drik Panchang lists Maha Navami on Monday, October 19, for Delhi in 2026.
Significance of Maa Siddhidatri
Traditional depictions show Maa Siddhidatri seated on a lotus with four arms, holding a conch, discus, mace and lotus. Devotees associate her with spiritual fulfilment and the completion of worship. These are meanings within Hindu belief, rather than a promise that chanting will produce supernatural powers or a specific material result.
Simple Puja Vidhi
Clean the altar, arrange flowers, water and a diya, and offer bhog before reciting her mantra. Complete the prayer with aarti and gratitude for the festival. Families performing a Navami havan should follow the ritual guidance and timing appropriate to their tradition. A short home prayer remains an option for households not conducting a havan.
Maa Siddhidatri Mantra
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah.
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Siddhidatri. Chant attentively according to your family’s practice; a particular repetition count is not compulsory for this simple guide.
Traditional Bhog
Sesame seeds are traditionally listed as an offering for Maa Siddhidatri. Offer them in the form accepted by your family. Some households prepare halwa, puri and kala chana for Navami Kanya Pujan. That ceremonial food may include ingredients excluded during the fast itself, so keep its purpose distinct from the continuing vrat menu.
Fasting and Meal Ideas
Do not fix the end of the fast only by counting nine calendar dates. Parana depends on the vow followed and the relevant local tithi or ritual guidance. If the fast continues, use permitted foods; once it concludes, return to your regular meals according to your needs and customary practice.
Calendar and Closing Rituals
In the 2026 Delhi calendar, Ashtami and Maha Navami observances are both listed on October 19, while Navami-related rituals and Navratri parana also appear on October 20. This reflects changing lunar tithis and different ritual rules. Confirm the specific timing of your ceremony locally rather than assigning all final-day practices to one date.
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