Navratri 2024 Day 9: Significance Of Maa Siddhidatri, Shubh Muhurat And Colour

After eight days of fasting, prayer, and cultural celebrations, the ninth day of Navratri has finally arrived. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri, a form of Goddess Durga, who is believed to guide and energize the planet Ketu.

Significance of Maa Siddhidatri

Maa Siddhidatri is depicted seated on a lotus and riding a divine lion. She has four arms, and in her two right hands, she holds a mace and a chakra, while her two left hands carry a lotus flower and a conch.

According to Drik Panchang, "Mother Siddhidatri provides all kinds of siddhis to her devotees. Lord Shiva also got all the siddhis by the grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. Not only humans but also gods, Gandharvas, demons, Yakshas and Siddhas worship him. Lord Shiva got the title of Ardh-Narishwar only after Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from the left side of Lord Bholenath."

Shubh Muhurat of Navratri 2024 Day 9

The auspicious Brahma Muhurat begins at 4:41 am and ends at 5:30 am. Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:44 am to 12:31 pm, and Vijaya Muhurat lasts from 2:03 pm to 2:50 pm. Pratah Sandhya occurs between 5:05 am and 6:20 am, while Amrit Kalam starts at 11:05 pm and ends at 12:40 am on October 12, as per Drik Panchang.

Navratri 2024 Day 9: Colour

“Purple signifies grandeur and royal splendour,” according to Drik Panchang. “Incorporating purple in Nav Durga worship is said to bring prosperity and wealth to devotees. To seek the blessings of Goddess Durga, wearing purple is highly recommended.”