Navaratri 2023 has now come to an finish, and at present marks the ultimate day of the competition, devoted to the worship of Goddess Siddhidatri, also called Maha Navami. Devotees provide prayers looking for her blessings on this auspicious day. Navaratri, which means “nine nights,” culminates on the ninth day, celebrated on Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha within the month of Ashwina, with the final quick noticed on October 23, 2023.
Navaratri 2023: DateÂ
Navami Tithi Begins: October 22, 2023
Navami Tithi Ends: October 23, 2023
Maha Navami 2023: Significance
According to Hindu scriptures, on the ninth day of Navratri, often known as Maha Navami, Goddess Siddhidatri is believed to have manifested. She was happy by the prayers of the deities and granted them a boon: at any time when they face hassle and search her support, Mother Durga will at all times come to their rescue towards the demons.
Maha Navami is well known throughout the nation with various rituals and traditions, holding nice significance. It can be believed that those that sincerely worship Goddess Siddhidatri are bestowed with happiness, prosperity, and the achievement of their needs.
Siddhidatri, the bestower of siddhis (religious powers), is revered by Tantriks and Sadhaks who carry out particular pujas to hunt her blessings and attain these siddhis.
Maha Navami 2023: Observances and Rituals
Ayudha Puja in South India
On Maha Navami, the custom of Ayudha Puja is famend in South India, the place instruments and weapons are commemorated. This competition, additionally known as Astra Puja, includes the worship of assorted implements, together with the particular observances of car puja and Saraswati Puja on this auspicious day.
Kanya PujanÂ
Kanya Pujan, the central ritual of Navratri Pujan, includes the worship of 9 younger ladies who signify the 9 types of Goddess Durga. On this auspicious day, their toes are bathed in water, adorned with kumkum tilak, served with particular meals, and honored with tokens of affection and respect by devoted people.
Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is a celebration the place Goddess Durga is revered in her kind as Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, schooling, and studying. Today marks the conclusion of Saraswati Pujan, as followers collect to hold the Goddess Saraswati idol to a close-by river for its immersion.
Puja Vidhi and Bhog:
On Chaitra Navratri Navami, devotees of Maa Durga ought to start their day by taking a mahasnan to rid themselves of all impurities and put on new garments. Some individuals carry out Kanjak or Kanya Pujan on this present day by inviting younger ladies to their properties. These ladies are thought of the divine manifestation of Maa Durga and devotees worship them by washing their toes, tying holy thread on their wrists, and giving them Navami prasad of halwa, puri, and black grams. Maa Siddhidatri and Goddess Durga are additionally provided this particular bhog with sesame seeds and Night blooming jasmine.
Maa Siddhidatri Powerful MantraÂ
1) Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
2) Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini
3) Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
