Chaitra Navratri Day 9: Worshipping Siddhidatri Devi

On Chaitra Navratri Day 9, people celebrate by performing aarti, pooja, and other rituals. If you want to learn about these rituals, continue reading below. 

Chaitra Navratri Day 9: Muhurat Timings And Tithi

• Tithi Begins: 11:48 AM on Mar 26, 2026  
• Tithi Ends: 10:06 AM on Mar 27, 2026  
• Parana Time: After 10:06 AM
• Date: 27th March 2026

Story of Mata Siddhidatri

According to Hindu mythology, the very first tale associated with Mata Siddhidatri is that once the entire universe was covered in a cloud of darkness, a little ray of light appeared. The ray of light soon grew larger.

After some time, it converted into a holy divine woman’s form. Later, the form of the holy divine woman came to be known as Mata Siddhidatri. This is how she came into existence, according to some holy texts. 

The second story is about the birth of Tridev. It is said that Tridev—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh—was born when Sidhhidatri Devi first appeared. Moreover, Siddidatri Devi was the reason with whose help Lord Mahesh attained his eight Siddhis.

Additionally, the name Ardhanareshwar of Lord Shiva is also associated with Siddhidatri Mata. It is said that Lord Shiva’s body was divided into two parts in Mata Siddhidatri’s favour. 

Lastly, according to mythological stories, Goddess Siddhidatri was formed by 3 devas, each of whom contributed one of their qualities. This was done to rid the world of Mahishasura.

The devas were very troubled by Mahisasura, and one day they decided to end their misery. Thus, they created Goddess Siddhidatri. In the end, Goddess SiddhiDatri ultimately killed Mahisasura. 

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Rituals Associated with Chaitra Navratri Day 9

The following are some rituals and procedures for the Chaitra Navratri day 9 puja. Therefore, the rituals on the 9th day are as follows:

Puja Vidhi

One of the most important things is performing the puja. Therefore, here we present you with a step-by-step guide to worship Maa Siddhidatri on Chaitra Navratri day 9. These are as follows:

• Wake up early 
• Clean the puja area 
• Prepare all the food for offering
• Take a bath and get dressed
• Perform the puja by first offering flowers to the Goddess
• Then chant Maa Siddhidatri’s aarti
• Offer the prepared food to the Goddess as an offering
• If you are having a Kanya Pujan, then this offering must be distributed to them as Prashad
• After the kanya pujan, you can break your fast by having the prasadam

Kanya Pujan 

Kanya Pujan is a ceremony celebrated by most people on the eighth and ninth days of Navratri. People welcome little girls into their houses. The girls are worshipped by people. Individuals also present them with food offerings. Mentioned below is the procedure of Kanya Puja on Day 9:

• Welcome girls into your house by washing their feet
• Welcome them with a red chunri 
• Feed the girls the offering, and make sure it has something sweet in it
• When done eating, wash their hands and feet again
• At the end, do the tilak and gift the girls something as a sign of respect 

Donation

Making and offering donations not only brings joy and happiness to the giver but also to the recipient. Moreover, our sacred texts state that one of the greatest things a person can do is donate.

Let us now have a look at what an individual can donate on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri Day 9. These items for donation are as follows:

• Red flag to temple
• Food to beggars
• Food to little girls
• Items of beautification (Shringar) in the temple and other people
• Jaggery
• Milk
• Clothes
• Water in temples 

Fasting Ritual

Most of the people who celebrate Navratri observe a fast on the 9th day of Chaitra Navratri. However, it is very important to follow all the guidelines to ensure a proper fast. Therefore, we have listed below the most accurate way to hold fast on Chaitra Navratri day 9. This is as follows:

• Wake up early 
• Clean the puja area and set up all puja-related items. 
• Also, properly clean the idols of Gods and Goddesses  
• Take a bath and dress up neatly
• Perform the puja and offer food to the Goddess
• If you are having a Kanya Pujan, then you must do it after you have done the puja in your house
• If you are observing fast, then you can have fruits
• Perform the night aarti and offer the food to the Goddess
• After the puja, distribute the rest of the food as offerings among all the members of the house and others as well

Mantras

Mentioned below are some navratri 9th day mantras to please Goddess Siddhidatri. These are as follows:

• Mantra – Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
• Prayer Mantra – Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairsurairmarairpi, Sevyamana Sada Bhuyath Siddhida Siddhidayini 
• Stuti – Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupen Sansthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

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Dos and Don’ts of Chaitra Navratri Day 9 

Mentioned below are some important Dos and Don’ts that an individual must keep in mind while celebrating Navratri. These are as follows:

Dos

• Dress up nicely before the puja
• Offer prasad to little girls
• Clean your house properly, and also the puja area
• Bathe the idols of Gods and Goddesses with milk
• Put chandan or kumkum tilak

Don’ts

• Do not eat before doing the puja and Kanya Pujan
• Avoid using onions and garlic while making food for offering
• Also, avoid certain spices like red chilli powder, table salt and garam masala
• Restrain from smoking and drinking activities
• Do not perform the following activities – shaving, haircut and nail cut

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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