

Laghima- Supernatural power to become weightless Garima- Supernatural power to become extremely heavy Hence, in Her Siddhidatri form, the Goddess is seen worshipped by Asuras, Devas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, and all the other creations of the world.Īs mentioned in the Devi Purana, Siddhidatri Mata was appeased by the Lord Shiva’s worship and blessed Him with eight Siddhis namelyĪnima- Supernatural power to shrink or soul All the flora and fauna thus came into being and the fourteen worlds were established at the same time.

With Her immense Teja (splendor), Goddess Siddhidatri created more other Gods, demons, demigods, the galaxies, universes, planets, solar system, flowers, the trees, the land, the water bodies, the animals, mountains, fishes, birds and everything that co-exists. She also assured them that She would be blessing each one of them with additional powers and Siddhis which will help them to complete their tasks. She also informed them that their powers reside in the form of their respective consorts and that their wives would assist them in performing the assigned tasks. She then assigned Lord Brahma the role of being the one who would create the world, She entrusted Lord Vishnu with the duty to preserve the creation and the creatures that She would produce and She assigned Mahadev with the job of devastating the universes when the time comes. She also blessed Lord Shiva with a consort who was again one of Her most divine forms, Goddess Parvati. She then blessed Lord Vishnu with a consort who was again a divine form of Siddhidatri Mata Herself which was that of Goddess Lakshmi. In addition to this, She blessed Lord Brahma with a Spouse who was no other than Her own form, Goddess Saraswati. Goddess Siddhidatri gifted the Trinity abundantly with many Siddhis. Appeased with their dedication and obedience, the Divine Goddess showed up before them in Her most divine form which was of Siddhidatri Mata. Obeying the instructions of Goddess Mahashakti, the Tridev walked towards an ocean and in a seated position performed atonements for a very long period of time. She guided all the three Lords to observe and understand the respective part each one of them would perform along with their pre-determined set of contributions and responsibilities in order to fulfill their duties towards the world. Mahashakti made the Trinity understand the reason for their existence. The Supreme Goddess brought into existence, the Trinity of Gods namely Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahadev.

After a few moments, this light abruptly began taking a specific shape which ultimately took the form of Goddess Mahashakti Herself. This light was so divine and bright that it covered every bit of the void making it visible and lit. It was then that a beam of celestial light spread all over the place. When the universe was only a huge void totally brimming with dimness, there was nothing! No light, no species, no creation, no time, no nature. The origin of Navam Siddhidatri is awe-striking. Siddhidatri Mata ki Katha/ Maa Siddhidatri Story Cladded in ornaments and a beautiful fresh flower garland around Her neck, Siddhidatri Devi looks extremely divine and beautiful in this form. She holds a mace in Her right lower hand and a lotus in Her left lower hand. She holds a conch shell in Her left upper hand. In Her right upper hand, She holds a discuss on Her index finger. According to the iconography, She is seen draped in a red saree sitting on a Lotus flower which is completely bloomed. Mata Siddhidatri is the original form of Goddess Parvati. She is also known for fulfilling desires and offering true knowledge. Moreover, She also removes all the fear and puts an end to all the sufferings Her devotees face. Worshipping Her with complete devotion is said to appease the Goddess who in turn blesses the Sadhaka with great Siddhis. She is the Supreme power who rules the mind of Her devotee and offers motivation to lead a disciplined life that is spiritually elevated. Planet Ketu is ruled by Goddess Siddhidatri. It is on this ninth day that Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped. Navami is the Navratri Ninth Day which is considered as the highly auspicious day of the Navaratri festival. She is worshipped on the 9th day of Navratri. Goddess Siddhidatri is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The word Siddhidatri does mean the Goddess who grants perfection in every activity that Her devotees undertake. The word Siddhidatri comes by joining two Sanskrit words “Siddhi” which means perfection while the word “datri” means one who provides or bestows. One of the most divine forms of Maa Durga is known as Siddhidatri Mata.
