Chaitra Navratri 2026: Know Navami Kanya Pujan Muhurat; Who is Maa Siddhidatri?

New Delhi: Today is the last day of Chaitra Navratri, also known as Mahanavami or Ramnavami. On this day, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, Maa Siddhidatri, is worshipped. The nine-day Navratri worship also concludes on this day. Following the puja, Kanya Pujan is performed, and then the fast is complete, concluding Navratri. 

What is the time of Kanya Pujan?

According to Panchang, the auspicious time for Kanya Pujan begun on Thursday. The Navami date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month has started on Thursday at 11:48 am and the time will conclude at 10:06 am.

Navami Kanya Pujan will be held from 6:17 am to 10:08 am.

This year, Mahanavami is considered special because the auspicious combination of Ravi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is forming on this day. Religious beliefs consider Ravi Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga to be extremely fruitful. It is said that puja performed during these yogas helps alleviate negative afflictions and bring auspicious results.

What is the importance of Maa Siddhidatri?

Worshiping Maa Siddhidatri on Mahanavami holds special significance. This form of the Goddess is believed to bestow Siddhis and desired results upon devotees. It is believed that worshipping her with a true heart on this day bestows the fruits of the entire Navratri ritual and alleviates life's troubles.

How to worship Goddess Siddhidatri?

For the puja, wake up in the Brahma Muhurta on the ninth day of Navratri, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Light a ghee lamp in front of Goddess Siddhidatri and offer her flowers. Offering fruits, sweets, or nine types of offerings to the goddess is considered auspicious. 

Afterward, chant the mantra "Om Hreem Durgaya Namah." After the puja, distribute the prasad to those in need and then consume it yourself.

How to do Kanya Pujan Vidhi?

After worshipping the Goddess, Kanya Pujan is performed. Young girls are invited into the home and honored. Their feet are washed, a tilak is applied. Halwa, puri, and chickpea offerings are specially prepared for this day. A small boy, considered a form of Bhairava, is also seated with the girls. After the meal, they are given gifts and Dakshina (offerings) and sought for their blessings.

According to religious beliefs, girls between the ages of 2 and 10 are considered manifestations of the Goddess, and each age has its own significance. Worshiping these girls brings happiness and prosperity to the home, cures illness, and opens the door to success in life.