20/10/2026
The 9th day of Navratri, known as Mahanavami, is dedicated to the worship of Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth and final form of Goddess Durga.
Key Details of Navratri Day 9
Goddess Worshipped: Maa Siddhidatri — the bestower of siddhis (spiritual powers, wisdom, and perfection).
Day Color: Peacock Green, representing peace, growth, prosperity, and renewal.
Mantra: Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
Main Rituals & Traditions
Maa Siddhidatri Puja: Devotees offer prayers, red flowers, coconut, sesame seeds (til), and traditional sweets (halwa, puri, and chana).
Kanya Pujan: Young girls (representing the nine forms of the divine feminine) and a young boy (representing Bhairav or Languria) are invited, washed feet, fed sacred food, and given small gifts or dakshina.
Havan (Sacred Fire Ritual): Many families and temples perform a concluding homam or havan on Navami to mark the end of the ritual worship before Vijayadashami (Dussehra).