Navratri 2024 Colour Today: Day 9, Maa Siddhidatri Story and Significance in Sharad Navratri


Navratri Day 9 2024: Color of the Day – Purple

Devotees will see the color purple on the ninth day of Navratri 2024, i.e. October 12. This color represents ambition, strength and dignity, all of which resonate deeply with the divine energy of Maa Siddhidatri. Purple, a mixture of calming blue and fiery red, symbolizes spiritual insight and is the perfect color to wear when worshiping the goddess who bestows the “Siddhis” (spiritual and supernatural powers) on the devotees.

It is believed that wearing or using purple during the ninth day prayers enhances one’s spiritual focus and brings them closer to the divine grace of Maa Siddhidatri.

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Who is Maa Siddhidhatri?

Maa Siddhidatri is revered as the goddess who fulfills all wishes and bestows the eight main Siddhis (supernatural powers) namely Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva. She sits on a lotus and holds a conch, discus, mace and lotus in her hands. Her car is a lion, symbolizing strength and fearlessness.

In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Shiva acquired the divine form of Ardhanarisvara – half male and half female by receiving the blessings of Maa Siddhidatri. She provides Shiva with the power to balance the masculine and feminine energies, making her an integral part of the balance and creation of the universe.

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What is the story and significance of Maa Siddhidatri?

In the beginning, when the universe was a vast, dark, lifeless void, Maa Siddhidatri proposed the Hindu supreme trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—and gave them creation , the cosmic responsibility of preservation and transformation (or destruction). ).

Following Mahadevi’s instructions, the three gods went to the sea where they performed intense austerities to acquire divine powers. Maa Siddhidatri was pleased with their devotion and granted them various siddhis (spiritual powers).

In addition to empowering them, she blessed each of them with a divine concubine—each an incarnation of the goddess herself. Lord Brahma is united with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge; Lord Vishnu is united with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; Lord Shiva is united with Goddess Parvati, the incarnation of power and transformation.

Maa Sherputri, one of the forms of Durga, also revealed that these divine companions will become their source of strength and guide them in performing their respective duties. Thus, through the combined efforts of the Trinity and their spouses, the universe is formed and sustained.

The ninth day, Navratri, holds special significance as it marks the end of the intense spiritual journey of Navratri, during which devotees seek Durga’s blessings in various forms. By the ninth day, the spiritual energy of the festival reaches its peak, and devotees focus on receiving divine knowledge and blessings to achieve overall happiness.

It is believed that worshiping Maa Siddhidatri on this day can:

  • Grants Spiritual Satisfaction: Devotees seek her blessings to attain higher levels of consciousness and divine wisdom.
  • Remove Obstacles: Siddhi Datri is known for helping her followers overcome life challenges, giving them the mental strength they need to overcome obstacles.
  • Completing the Navratri Journey: With her blessings, devotees feel spiritually enriched and ready to embrace the wisdom they have gained during nine days of fasting, prayer and devotion.

Navratri, which culminates in the worship of Maa Siddhidatri, is a journey from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge. Worship of each goddess throughout the festival prepares the devotees for their ultimate goal – spiritual awakening and fulfillment. By worshiping Maa Siddhidatri, devotees gain a sense of accomplishment, empowerment and spiritual connection with the divine at the end of Navratri.