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Navratri 2026 Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri Puja Time, Colour, Bhog, And Rituals
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News18•09-10-2026, 11:58
Navratri 2026 Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri Puja Time, Colour, Bhog, And Rituals
- •Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Day 9 will be celebrated on Monday, October 19, 2026, dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, the final manifestation of Goddess Durga.
- •The auspicious colour for the ninth day is Peacock Green, symbolizing fulfillment, wisdom, and the majestic beauty of nature.
- •Devotees offer sesame seeds, sesame sweets, and traditional feasts like Halwa, Puri, and Chana as Bhog.
- •Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri on Maha Navami grants spiritual growth, wisdom, and success, opening the Sahasrara Chakra.
- •According to legends, the goddess bestowed the eight divine siddhis upon Lord Shiva, aiding in the creation of the cosmos.
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Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Day 9 will be celebrated on Monday, October 19, 2026. This day is dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, who is the ninth and final manifestation of Goddess Durga.
The auspicious color for Navratri Day 9 is Peacock Green, representing fulfillment, wisdom, and compassion. Traditional bhog offerings include sesame seeds (til), sesame-based sweets, or a grand feast of Halwa, Puri, and Chana.
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva meditated on Adi Parashakti at the beginning of time to create the cosmos, and she manifested from his left side as Maa Siddhidatri. She bestowed the eight divine siddhis upon Lord Shiva, and after absorbing her power, his body merged with hers to create the Ardhanarishvara form.
