The ninth day of Navratri is not just an ending. It is the grand culmination of devotion, strength, and surrender. After eight days of prayers and rituals, the journey of Navratri reaches its highest point with the worship of Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of the Goddess. She is the one who bestows siddhis (divine accomplishments), wisdom, and the fulfilment of heartfelt wishes.

Her form is gentle yet powerful, seated on a lotus, blessing devotees with peace and perfection. It is said that even gods, sages, and Lord Shiva himself received their powers by her grace. For devotees, she is the doorway to completion. She is the one who ties together devotion, strength, and knowledge into a single blessing. So, let’s explore the significance, timings, rituals, and ways to connect with Maa Siddhidatri on this sacred day.

Date, Colour, Planet and Chakra for Navratri 2025 Day 9

Every day of Navratri carries its own rhythm: its own colour, ruling planet, and chakra. On Day 9, the energy rises to its highest point.

Navratri Day 9 Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2025

Goddess of the Day: Maa Siddhidatri

Colour of the Day: Pink (symbol of compassion, wisdom, and divine grace)

Ruling Planet: Ketu (moksha, karmic release, liberation from illusions)

Chakra: Sahasrara (Crown Chakra)

Devotees are advised to wear pink on this day. Meditation on the Crown Chakra aligns you with higher knowledge and opens the door to wisdom that goes beyond the mind. As ruler of Ketu, Maa Siddhidatri helps dissolve karmic knots, guiding the soul toward peace and clarity.

Puja Muhurat for Day 9 of Navratri

The most auspicious times to perform Maa Siddhidatri’s worship on Day 9 are:

• 06:14 am to 07:43 am

• 07:43 am to 09:12 am

• 10:41 am to 12:10 pm

• 04:38 pm to 06:07 pm

• 07:38 pm to 09:09 pm

• 10:40 pm to 12:11 am

Morning and evening hours are especially potent for mantra chanting and meditation, as the energy is calm and receptive.

The Mythological Tale of Maa Siddhidatri

When the universe was still a void, the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) undertook deep tapas to invoke the divine feminine. Out of that austerity arose Maa Siddhidatri, the cosmic mother. She granted them eight great siddhis, giving them the power to create, preserve, and transform the universe. By her blessings:

• Brahma became the creator.
• Vishnu became the preserver.
• Shiva became the destroyer.

It is also said that Maa Siddhidatri appeared from the left half of Shiva, giving him the form of Ardha-Narishwar, the union of masculine and feminine energies. This story is more than mythology. It is a reminder that true power comes not from force but from wisdom and balance.

Symbolism and Iconography

Every detail of Maa Siddhidatri’s form carries meaning:

• Seat: Lotus, symbolising purity and enlightenment.

• Mount: Lion, representing courage and majesty.

• Arms: Four. Holding mace, chakra, conch, and lotus. Together, they represent strength, righteousness, spiritual sound, and purity.

• Colour: Pink, embodying compassion and harmony.

• Favourite flower: Night-blooming jasmine (raat ki rani), symbolic of devotion that shines even in darkness.

The Crown Chakra and Ketu Connection

Day 9 is deeply tied to the Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) at the top of the head. This chakra is the bridge between the human and the divine. When blocked, life feels confused, directionless, and heavy with karma. When open, there is clarity, peace, and an almost effortless sense of alignment.

Maa Siddhidatri also governs Ketu, the shadow planet associated with detachment, past-life karma, and liberation. Under her blessings, the challenges of Ketu become lessons that free us rather than chains that bind us.

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Mantras for Maa Siddhidatri

On the ninth day, chanting mantras becomes a bridge to Maa Siddhidatri’s grace. Each mantra carries a unique vibration, helping devotees receive her blessings in different areas of life.

• Maa Matangi Mantra: Brings speech power, clarity, and attraction through knowledge.

• Maa Dhumavati Mantra: Supports karmic release, overcoming toxicity, and renunciation.

• Kamala Devi Mantra: Invokes Lakshmi’s grace, wealth, prosperity, and fulfilment.

• Tara Dasmahavidya Mantra: Bestows wisdom, compassion, and guidance toward liberation.

• Chhinnamasta Mantra: Cuts through ego, brings ultimate transformation, and awakens siddhis.

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How to Worship on Navratri Day 9

A simple yet powerful puja brings Maa Siddhidatri’s blessings. Here is how you can perform it:

• Morning purification: Bathe early and wear pink clothes.

• Kalash and altar: Refresh the Kalash and set flowers, incense, and a diya before her idol or image.

• Offerings: Offer til (sesame seeds), jasmine flowers, fruits, and sweets.

• Chanting: Recite her mantras 108 times, focusing on gratitude and surrender.

• Meditation: Visualise a lotus of light blooming at the crown of your head, connecting you to her wisdom.

• Aarti and bhog: Perform aarti with ghee lamps, distribute prasad, and share the blessings with family and community.

Spiritual Significance of Day 9

The worship of Maa Siddhidatri is not just about asking for prosperity or success. It is about reaching a point of completion where courage, devotion, wisdom, and love come together. Her blessings on this day include:

• Fulfilment of wishes: She grants success in both worldly and spiritual goals.

• Wisdom: She dissolves confusion, granting clarity and knowledge.

• Liberation: She cuts karmic knots, guiding souls toward freedom.

• Confidence and positivity: She fills the heart with courage and peace.

In essence, Day 9 is the crown of Navratri. It is a moment when devotion ripens into realisation.

As the lamps of Navratri burn into their ninth night, Maa Siddhidatri appears as the compassionate mother who blesses all seekers. Her worship is a reminder that the end of Navratri is not just an ending but a new beginning, filled with strength, clarity, and fulfilment.

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