SHARDIYA NAVRATRI 2022
NAVARATRI - DAY # 9
Goddess Siddhidatri सिद्धिदात्री
Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri
Origin
In the beginning of the universe Lord Rudra worshipped Adi-Parashakti for creation. It is believed that Goddess Adi-Parashakti had no form. The supreme Goddess of Power, Adi-Parashakti, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva.
Significance of the name
She is the Goddess who possesses and bestows all type of Siddhis to her devotees. Even Lord Shiva got all Siddhis by grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. She is worshipped by not only humans but also by Deva, Gandharva, Asura, Yaksha and Siddha. Lord Shiva got the title of Ardha-Narishwar when Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from his left half.
Description
Goddess Siddhidatri sits on Lotus and rides on the lion. She is depicted with four hands. She has Gada in the one right hand, Chakra in the other right hand, lotus flower in the one left hand and Shankh in the other left hand.
Governing Planet
It is believed that Goddess Siddhidatri provides direction and energy to planet Ketu. Hence planet Ketu is governed by her.
Colour of the Day
The colour for Day 9 of Navrathri is Pink. It denotes kindness, harmony and affection.
Prarthana
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि।
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyair asurai ramarairapi
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini॥
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