Maa Siddhidatri is the ninth form of the Goddess Durga, the meaning of her name is as follows: Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability, and Dhatri means giver or awarder. She is worshipped on the ninth day of Navaratri(nine nights of Navadurga), she fulfills all the divine aspirations and completes the mundane.
This form of the goddess is the epitome of completeness and prosperity. She is the suppressor of all the demons and giver of desired fruits to her devotees. Goddess Durga had killed all the egoistic demons between the first and the ninth day of the Navratri by taking various forms. As a result, all the auspicious tasks of humans and devatas gets accomplished. Hence this form of the goddess is popularly known as Siddhi-Daatri in the world. For fulfilment of all the desires and efforts of both humans and celestial beings, goddess Siddhidatri had manifested on an auspicious day. She is the giver of liberation and is the most auspicious. Because she is the giver of the highest goal of the human life (salvation) she is considered as Siddhidatri and is worshipped in this form.
In this form Durga is seated on a lotus and is four-armed. She holds a lotus, mace, Sudarshana Chakra and shankha. In this form Durga removes ignorance and she provides the knowledge to realize that or Brahman. She is surrounded by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Asura (Demons) and Devata(Gods) who are worshipping her. The Siddhi that she provides is the realization that only she exists. She is the mistress of all achievements and perfections.
She is served among the eight supernatural powers or the siddhis named Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakambya, Ishitva and Vashitva. Anima means to reduce one's body even the size of an atom; Mahima means to expand one's body to an infinitely large size; Garima means almost becoming infinitely heavy; Laghima means becoming almost weightless; Prapti means having unrestricted access to all places; Prakambya means to realize whatever one desire; Ishitva means to possess absolute lordship and Vashitva is the power to subjugate all. Lord Shiva was blessed by Siddhidatri by being given by all the eight powers, they were requested and required to run the creation in his Ardhanareshwar form of half Shiva and half Shakti.
Her worship broadens the paths towards divine powers and Nava-nidhis (treasures). Hence wise men should worship her in a proper manner with faith and love for the betterment of their families. There is a special tradition of offering fragrant flowers and in the naivedyam (eatable offerings) one should offer kheer and halwa and one should also offer a coconut during the pooja. After the detailed poojan one should also try to perform a havan (fire ritual). After this, one must invite and worship nine girl children (one for every form of goddess Durga) along with a boy child. They must be served well with delicious food and gifts as per one’s capacity. After doing this, one must faithfully conclude the poojan. This gives one the desired results and overall success. With the motherly grace of the goddess, the devotee leads a happy and peaceful life.
Legend as per Puranas
Throughout the Puranic literature, we find many instances related to goddess Sri Siddhidatri. There are some important instances given in Durga Saptashati. Because of the power of this goddess one gets success, wealth, and prosperity in the lift. One is also able to remove the rifts of the family and enhances love and affection in the family. Hence one must understand that she is the omnipresent power of the universe. In one of the stories, the goddess herself reveals to the demon that who else exists in this world except me? All the forms of the goddess are verily me and they enter back in me. Forms of goddesses like Brahmani etc. then merged into the body of goddess Ambika. Then the only one remained was Sri Ambika. It was only me who manifested into many forms with my grandeur and power and they merged back in me. Now I am standing alone on the battlefield, now you also get ready for the battle. Then a great battle started between the goddess and demon Shumbha and also between devas and demons. Sages said that when great demon Shumbha was approaching near the goddess, she took her trident and pierced his chest after which he fell down. With this mighty attack, he was killed. When he fell on the ground he shook all the mountains, islands, oceans, and the entire earth. After the death of this demon, the whole world was happy and stable again, the sky also started to appear clearly than before. The disastrous events such as rains and meteorite showers were then immediately stopped. After the death of Shumbha, the rivers also started flowing back in their natural course.
Significance of goddess Siddhidatri
Apart from granting success and powers, she is very well known for saving devotees from diseases and fears and making life more positive and meaningful. Hence devotees should worship her with a positive mindset. Not only humans, but she is always venerated by devas, danavas, manus, and the Gandharvas too. There is a special significance of her for those wishing for prosperity. While singing the glory of the goddess, many celestial devatas said “O Devi! You are the dispeller of pains of those who take refuge in you. Kindly grace us with your motherly affection always. O Vishveshwari! Please protect the worlds. Devi! You are the empress of the whole universe. You are the only base of this universe because you are the one whose energy manifests as the earth and other planets. Your heroism is unexplainable. You are the one who nourishes the world in the form of water. You are the mighty powerful form of Sri Vaishnavi. O, Goddess Para! You are the very source of this creation. Devi! You have mesmerised the whole world as a part of your divine play. With your grace, you bestow the noble devotees with final liberation”.
Mata Siddhidatri is said to provide direction and energy to planet Ketu and hence devotees suffering from bad effects of planet Ketu must worship her as she governs the celestial body. Individuals observing her fast must offer her night-blooming jasmine as they are her favourite while chanting this mantra-
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah.॥
Prarthana -
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि।
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi।
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini॥
Stuti -
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
With constant sadhana, one can certainly achieve the blessings of the divine goddess and finally attain moksha (liberation).
This form of the goddess is the epitome of completeness and prosperity. She is the suppressor of all the demons and giver of desired fruits to her devotees. Goddess Durga had killed all the egoistic demons between the first and the ninth day of the Navratri by taking various forms. As a result, all the auspicious tasks of humans and devatas gets accomplished. Hence this form of the goddess is popularly known as Siddhi-Daatri in the world. For fulfilment of all the desires and efforts of both humans and celestial beings, goddess Siddhidatri had manifested on an auspicious day. She is the giver of liberation and is the most auspicious. Because she is the giver of the highest goal of the human life (salvation) she is considered as Siddhidatri and is worshipped in this form.
In this form Durga is seated on a lotus and is four-armed. She holds a lotus, mace, Sudarshana Chakra and shankha. In this form Durga removes ignorance and she provides the knowledge to realize that or Brahman. She is surrounded by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Asura (Demons) and Devata(Gods) who are worshipping her. The Siddhi that she provides is the realization that only she exists. She is the mistress of all achievements and perfections.
She is served among the eight supernatural powers or the siddhis named Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakambya, Ishitva and Vashitva. Anima means to reduce one's body even the size of an atom; Mahima means to expand one's body to an infinitely large size; Garima means almost becoming infinitely heavy; Laghima means becoming almost weightless; Prapti means having unrestricted access to all places; Prakambya means to realize whatever one desire; Ishitva means to possess absolute lordship and Vashitva is the power to subjugate all. Lord Shiva was blessed by Siddhidatri by being given by all the eight powers, they were requested and required to run the creation in his Ardhanareshwar form of half Shiva and half Shakti.
Her worship broadens the paths towards divine powers and Nava-nidhis (treasures). Hence wise men should worship her in a proper manner with faith and love for the betterment of their families. There is a special tradition of offering fragrant flowers and in the naivedyam (eatable offerings) one should offer kheer and halwa and one should also offer a coconut during the pooja. After the detailed poojan one should also try to perform a havan (fire ritual). After this, one must invite and worship nine girl children (one for every form of goddess Durga) along with a boy child. They must be served well with delicious food and gifts as per one’s capacity. After doing this, one must faithfully conclude the poojan. This gives one the desired results and overall success. With the motherly grace of the goddess, the devotee leads a happy and peaceful life.
Legend as per Puranas
Throughout the Puranic literature, we find many instances related to goddess Sri Siddhidatri. There are some important instances given in Durga Saptashati. Because of the power of this goddess one gets success, wealth, and prosperity in the lift. One is also able to remove the rifts of the family and enhances love and affection in the family. Hence one must understand that she is the omnipresent power of the universe. In one of the stories, the goddess herself reveals to the demon that who else exists in this world except me? All the forms of the goddess are verily me and they enter back in me. Forms of goddesses like Brahmani etc. then merged into the body of goddess Ambika. Then the only one remained was Sri Ambika. It was only me who manifested into many forms with my grandeur and power and they merged back in me. Now I am standing alone on the battlefield, now you also get ready for the battle. Then a great battle started between the goddess and demon Shumbha and also between devas and demons. Sages said that when great demon Shumbha was approaching near the goddess, she took her trident and pierced his chest after which he fell down. With this mighty attack, he was killed. When he fell on the ground he shook all the mountains, islands, oceans, and the entire earth. After the death of this demon, the whole world was happy and stable again, the sky also started to appear clearly than before. The disastrous events such as rains and meteorite showers were then immediately stopped. After the death of Shumbha, the rivers also started flowing back in their natural course.
Significance of goddess Siddhidatri
Apart from granting success and powers, she is very well known for saving devotees from diseases and fears and making life more positive and meaningful. Hence devotees should worship her with a positive mindset. Not only humans, but she is always venerated by devas, danavas, manus, and the Gandharvas too. There is a special significance of her for those wishing for prosperity. While singing the glory of the goddess, many celestial devatas said “O Devi! You are the dispeller of pains of those who take refuge in you. Kindly grace us with your motherly affection always. O Vishveshwari! Please protect the worlds. Devi! You are the empress of the whole universe. You are the only base of this universe because you are the one whose energy manifests as the earth and other planets. Your heroism is unexplainable. You are the one who nourishes the world in the form of water. You are the mighty powerful form of Sri Vaishnavi. O, Goddess Para! You are the very source of this creation. Devi! You have mesmerised the whole world as a part of your divine play. With your grace, you bestow the noble devotees with final liberation”.
Mata Siddhidatri is said to provide direction and energy to planet Ketu and hence devotees suffering from bad effects of planet Ketu must worship her as she governs the celestial body. Individuals observing her fast must offer her night-blooming jasmine as they are her favourite while chanting this mantra-
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah.॥
Prarthana -
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि।
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi।
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini॥
Stuti -
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
With constant sadhana, one can certainly achieve the blessings of the divine goddess and finally attain moksha (liberation).
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