Navratri 2025 Navami marks the ninth and final day of the Sharad Navratri festival. This sacred day is dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga. In 2025, Navami will be observed on Wednesday, 1st October 2025. Maa Siddhidatri is known as the Goddess of Siddhis (spiritual powers) and is believed to bless her devotees with both material success and spiritual growth. The day holds great significance as it symbolizes the culmination of Navratri and the completion of Shakti worship.
Maa Siddhidatri – The Divine Form
Maa Siddhidatri’s form is serene, divine, and radiant. She is depicted wearing white attire and seated on a lion. The Goddess has four hands holding:
- Shankh (conch)
- Chakra (discus)
- Gada (mace)
- Var Mudra (blessing hand gesture)
This form of the Goddess symbolizes fearlessness, confidence, and ultimate success. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Siddhidatri removes obstacles and grants courage, wisdom, and rosperity.
Navratri 2025 Navami Puja Vidhi
On Navami Tithi (1st October 2025), devotees should perform the following rituals to please Maa Siddhidatri:
- Morning Rituals – Take a holy bath and wear clean, preferably yellow or light-colored clothes.
- Setup the Puja Space – Place the idol or picture of Maa Siddhidatri at the altar and light a ghee or oil lamp.
- Offerings – Present fruits, sweets, coconut, flowers, and pure water to the Goddess.
- Chant Mantras & Aarti – Recite Durga Saptashati, Siddhidatri stotra, or Durga Aarti with devotion.
- Kanya Puja (Kanjak) – Worship young girls, offer them food, gifts, and new clothes. This ritual is considered highly auspicious on Navami.
- Prasad Distribution – After the puja, distribute prasad among family and neighbors for divine blessings.
Significance of Navratri Navami
- Spiritual Completion – Navami marks the final day of Navratri worship, signifying the victory of good over evil.
- Blessings of Siddhis – Maa Siddhidatri bestows her devotees with spiritual knowledge, wisdom, and supernatural powers.
- Fulfillment of Desires – It is believed that those who worship Maa Siddhidatri with devotion on this day achieve success in both material and spiritual life.
- Importance of Kanya Pujan – Feeding young girls (symbolic forms of Goddess Durga) is considered highly rewarding and brings prosperity, happiness, and protection to the household.
Navratri 2025 Navami Auspicious Timings
Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Navami Tithi Begins: (Exact timings will be updated closer to the festival)
Navami Tithi Ends: (Check Panchang for details)
Conclusion
The Navratri 2025 Navami Puja dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri is one of the most important rituals of the festival. Performing the Navami puja with devotion, Kanya Pujan, and mantra chanting ensures divine blessings, spiritual growth, and prosperity. This day not only concludes the nine-day Navratri but also signifies the triumph of Shakti (divine power) in the universe.
