. Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth goddess among the nine goddesses, is worshipped today on the occasion of the Dashain Ghar or the ninth day of the month of Ashwin Shukla Nawlam.
There is a Vedic tradition of worshiping Goddess Siddhidatri every year on Ashwin Shukla Navami i.e. the last day of Navratri.TAG_OPEN_div_34 This goddess is called Siddhidatri because she grants salvation to the seekers. She is also known as Siddha as she is served by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Suras and Asuras. She is considered to be the last goddess of the Navadurga Gan.
There is a religious belief that if Goddess Siddhidatri is worshiped properly, her wishes will be fulfilled. It is mentioned in various Puranas that Brahmaji himself gave nine names of Goddess Durga to Sage Markandeya. It is believed that just by remembering these nine names, a person can easily get rid of any trouble or crisis.
{{TAG_OPEN_div_30} On the first day of Navratri, on Monday, September 20, the Jamara of barley was kept in the Dashain Ghar or Puja room according to the Vedic rituals. On the same day, Shailputri, the first goddess among the nine goddesses, was invoked and worshiped at Ghatasthapana. Goddess Brahmacharini was invoked at the place of worship on the second day, September 22, and on the third day, September 22, Goddess Chandraghanta was worshiped with devotion.
On the fourth day, Thursday, September 2 TAG_OPEN_div_28 2, 2019, and on Friday, September 25, Goddess Kushmanda was worshipped. Member of Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee and religious scholar Prof Dr Devmani Bhattarai said the goddess Kushmanda is worshiped on both days as the fourth day falls on the sunrise of both the days. On the sixth day of Navratri this year, Skandmata, the fifth of the nine goddesses, was worshiped on Saturday.
On the seventh day, September 2 TAG_OPEN_div_26 6, Sunday, the sixth goddess Katyayani was worshipped. On the eighth day of September 28, Monday, the seventh goddess Kalratri was worshiped with rituals. Goddess Mahagauri was worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri, Ashwin Shukla Ashtami, on September 30. Committee member Bhattarai said that special worship should also be performed to Goddess Siddhidatri on Ashwin Shukla Nawami today, the last day of Navratri. On the last day of Navratri, Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped.
On the nine days of Navratri, Durga Saptashati (Chandi), Shrimad Devi Bhagwat and Devi Stotra are recited at the site of Ghatasthapana.TAG_OPEN_div_24 There is a religious belief that worshiping the Goddess during Navratri brings power, prosperity and knowledge. On this basis, the followers of Vedic Sanatan Dharma offer special worship to Goddess Durga every year from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami.
TAG_OPEN_div_22 The prasad that is worshiped for nine days is offered from Bijaya Dashami to Kojagrat Purnima. This year, Bijaya Dashami falls on September 30, Thursday. Although the elders can receive tika and prasad throughout the day on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, the committee has said that the auspicious time of 11:53 am is the best time for those looking for an auspicious time.
TAG_OPEN_div_20 There is a classical rule that the offerings of Durga can be made till the day of Kojagrat Purnima. In this way, Nepalis celebrate Bada Dashain festival for 15 days. On the ninth day of the Dashain festival, devotees throng the temple to offer prayers.
Since Mahanawami is the last day of Navratri, more and more devotees visit the Shakti Peeth.TAG_OPEN_div_18 Similarly, the Nepali people celebrate this day by offering prayers at home including the Shakti Peeth.
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