Day 9
Goddess Siddhidatri
October 19, 2026
Each night honors a different form of the goddess. Complete your mantra, wear the sacred color, and observe the fast.
Goddess Siddhidatri
The ninth night completes the sadhana with Siddhidatri, the giver of siddhis — the eight perfections of spiritual attainment. She is seated on a fully open lotus, worshipped by gods, sages, and demons alike. It is said that Lord Shiva himself obtained his powers from her, which is why he is known as Ardhanarishvara: half of him is her.
A Famous Tale of the Goddess
At the beginning of creation, Lord Rudra worshipped the Adi-Parashakti for the power to create. She appeared from the left half of Shiva's body as Siddhidatri and granted him the eight siddhis — and with them the ability to bring the universe into being.
Every perfection any seeker has ever sought is understood to be hers to give, which is why the nine nights end at her feet rather than in celebration: the work of the festival is completed by her hand, not the devotee's.
Iconography & Symbolism
Goddess Siddhidatri is four-armed, lotus-seated, and surrounded by every order of being.
The Mount (Vahana)
She is seated on a fully open lotus, though she is also shown riding a lion — the seeker's mind in full bloom.
The Four Hands
She holds a conch, a chakra, a mace, and a lotus — the emblems of complete divine power.
The Eight Siddhis
She grants Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva, and Vashitva: the eight perfections of yogic accomplishment.
The Circle of Worshippers
Gandharvas, yakshas, siddhas, gods, and demons are shown around her, each seeking the very same grace.
Astrological & Chakra Connections
Ruling Planet: Ketu
She governs Ketu, the planet of liberation and detachment. Her worship turns Ketu's disruption into spiritual insight and clean endings.
Chakra Connection: Beyond the Centers
Day 9 completes the journey begun at the root on Day 1 — the union of Shiva and Shakti at the crown, past the reach of any single chakra.
How to Do the Puja
Auspicious Color of the Day
Peacock Green (Symbolizing uniqueness, compassion, and fulfilment).
Favorite Flower
Champa or Mogra.
Special Bhog (Offering)
Sesame seeds (Til), and the traditional halwa, chana, and puri offered at Kanya Pujan.
Step-by-Step Ritual:
Bathe early and wear peacock green.
Water the barley sprouts for the last time before Visarjan.
Place the image of Goddess Siddhidatri and offer champa flowers.
Offer til and the Kanya Pujan bhog of halwa, chana, and puri.
Chant the Siddhidatri mantra 108 times and perform the Navami Havan.
Perform the Aarti, feed nine girls, and break the nine-day fast after the havan.
Special Milestones: Maha Navami & Navami Havan
Navami closes the nine nights with the Navami Havan, a fire offering that seals the merit of the whole fast, and with Kanya Pujan, where nine girls are fed and gifted. Devotees who kept the nine-day vrat break their fast today, after the havan. The Kalash installed on Day 1 and the barley sprouts grown beside it are now prepared for the grand Visarjan on Vijayadashami.
Sacred Mantras
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
(ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः)
(Chant this 108 times using a rudraksha or lotus-seed mala).
The Chant (Japa)
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi | Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini ||
“May Siddhidatri, forever served by siddhas, gandharvas, yakshas, demons, and gods alike, be the giver of all attainment to me.”
The Dhyana Mantra (Meditation)