Mata Siddhidatri- Ninth Avatar of #Durga

* Mata Siddhidatri- Ninth Avatar of #Durga *

#Origin - In the beginning of the universe Lord Rudra worshipped Adi-Parashakti for creation. It is believed that Goddess Adi-Parashakti had no form. The supreme Goddess of Power, Adi-Parashakti, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva.

#Navratri Worship - Mata #Siddhidatri is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri.

#Governing Planet - It is believed that Goddess Siddhidatri provides direction and energy to planet Ketu. Hence planet Ketu is governed by her.

#Iconography - Goddess Siddhidatri sits on Kamal and rides on the lion. She is depicted with four hands. She has Gada in the one right hand, Chakra in the other right hand, lotus flower in the one left hand and Shankh in the other left hand.

#Stuti -
या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।

#Details : Worshipping Goddess Siddhidatri on the final ninth of Durga Navratri bestows all Siddhis to her worshippers and it marks the successful completion of their Navratri Poojan Utsav. Acoording to the Markendey Puran, there are significantly 8 types of “Siddhis” namely – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakyamya, Inshitva, and Vashitva respectively. Thus, by worshipping Devi Siddhidatri, the devotees can certainly attain all Siddhis.

t is mentioned in Vedic scriptures “Devi Bhagvata Purana” that Lord Shiva obtained all Siddhis by blessings of Siddhidatri that made his half Devi and glorified him with name ‘Ardha Narishwar’. Devi Siddhidatri is truly one of the most magnificent aspects of Navdurga. With her grace, all wishes of her are fulfilled and all the fear and pains are eliminated. With the grace of Goddess Siddhidatri, the worshipper can satisfies and controls all his desires. Devi Siddhidatri ends the greed and superfluous temptation toward material comforts of her worshipper. After obtaining Siddhi, humans observe enhancement in their personality and for this, the one should observe dedicated devotion toward Goddess Siddhi-datri. The devotees of Maa Siddidatri can attain any kind of desire by worshipping her on the auspicious final day of Navratri. Her glory is infinite and is she is said to be very generous for all mankind.