Navaratri Day 9: Maha Navami date, significance, colour & pooja rituals

The final day of Navaratri, the Maha Navami is close as the festival comes to an end with the worship of Goddess Siddhidatri. This day is considered auspicious devotees offering prayers and seeking blessings of Maa Siddhidatri.

Navaratri is celebrated for nine days and nine nights in the month of Ashwina on Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha, the ninth day of Navratri. This year, Navratri Day 9 will be celebrated on October 1, 2025.

Navratri 2025 Day 9 Navratri: Date and Time

Navami Tithi begins - September 30, 2025 - 06:06 PM

Navami Tithi ends - October 1, 2025 - 07:01 PM

Navratri Day 9 2025: Significance

As per Hindu scriptures, Goddess Siddhidarti is believed to have emerged on the auspicious ninth day of Navratri. Goddess Siddhidatri was pleased by prayers of all Gods and deities. She gave them the blessing that Maa Durga would always come to their aid in times of need and protect them from demons.

Maha Navami is celebrated by following several rituals and ceremonies across the nation. It is also believed that those who sincerely and devotedly appease Goddess Siddhidatri will receive happiness, prosperity, and fulfillment of all the desires.

Navratri 2025 Day 9: Colour

Pink colour represents the Goddess Siddhidatri.

Navaratri Day 9: Bhog

Poori chane and semolina or soojhi halwa should be given to Goddess Siddhidatri on the day of Navami.

Navratri Day 9, 2025: Puja Rituals

On Maha Navami, devotees take a holy bath and then prepare halwa poori chana and sabzi. Nine young girls are invited at home, along with one languriya or a little boy.

Devotees wash their feet, apply tilak and tie a sacred red thread or a mauli around their wrist. Breaking the coconut is the main part of the ritual which you have kept for all nine long days.

Bhog Prasad is offered to Goddess Durga first and then food is served to all the girls along with gifts and coconut pieces. Once they finish their food, people seek their blessings by touching their feet. After completing all the puja, devotees can break their fast and eat bhog prasad.

Navratri Day 9: Maha Navami Mantra

1. Om Jayanti Mangala Kaali Bhadrakaali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shivadhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute..!!
2. Sarva Swaroope Sarveshe Sarva Shakti Samanvite Bhayebhye Strahi Nau Devi Durge Devi Namostute..!!