The Ninth Day of the Navratri, and the last day as well, is a day dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri. This incarnation of the Divine Mother is considered to be quite beneficial for mankind as those who pray to her from all their heart are considered to be blessed with all forms of achievement. The virtues bestowed on the person include the worldly qualities such as Anima, Mahima, Garima, Ladhima, Prapti, Ishitva, Prakaamya and Vashitva. These are just 8 that have been mentioned where as there are a total of 18 virtues.
Hindu Mythology and folklore says that even Lord Shiva attained all these virtues by worshipping Maa Siddhidatri by all his heart. This is one of the reasons why half the body of Maa Siddhidatri was that of the Devi where as the other half is that of Ardhnareshwar. On this day, all the fasting and worshipping done over the last eight days culminates. The culmination happens in a grand style through Puja, Archna, Havan etc. The portrait of the Goddess, with her four hands, is embellished with jewellery and expensive clothing. Her hands have her Chakra, Lotus, Conchshell with the four one raised to bless her devotees.
It is a great culmination to such an auspicious occasion that gets marked by lots of prayers, thoughts, sentiments and other stuff. People worship the goddess by chanting her name throughout the day and till late in the night when the effigies are burnt. The chants are meant to please the Divine Mother so that she blesses everyone praising her with all those worldly attributes one requires to lead a life full of happiness, success, triumph and cheerfulness. The best way to call off the day would be by remembering all the good deeds one ought to do to have the Mother’s Blessings.
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