On the ninth day of Navratri, devotees celebrate Maha Navami by worshipping Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Maa Durga associated with the color purple. Offering kheer, puri, chana, halwa, coconut, and seasonal fruits to the Goddess is believed to fulfill all wishes. On this auspicious day, devotees also perform kanya pujan and seek blessings from the Divine Mother for happiness, prosperity, and wealth. In addition to spiritual vigor, followers believe that dressing up in purple while worshipping Navdurga can also bestow luxury and grandeur.
The auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri celebrates the nine transformative forms of Goddess Durga. From the gentle Devi Siddhidatri to the fierce Kalaratri, each form represents a different aspect of the feminine power. As worshippers invoke their blessings, they seek spiritual enlightenment, prosperity, strength, protection, and more. Get to know these nine powerful goddesses and their unique attributes and significance in this enlightening journey.
Get ready to invoke the powerful energies of the divine feminine as Chaitra Navratri begins today on April 9, 2024. This auspicious festival celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Durga - Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. Join in the festivities and receive blessings from the goddess for nine days.