Navratri · Day 9 of 9
Siddhidatri
सिद्धिदात्री
Giver of accomplishments
Look forA lotus and a blessing hand
A thought for todayGratitude and wisdom
Her story and significance
The ninth form is Siddhidatri. Siddhi can mean accomplishment or spiritual ability, and datri means giver. In sacred stories she grants special abilities to gods and devoted seekers. For a little child, we can think about gifts of learning and the joy of growing wiser.
She is often pictured seated on a lotus, offering blessings. Some depictions place her on a lion. The lotus grows from water and opens to the light. By day nine, families have spent many evenings remembering different ways the goddess is loved: as a steady daughter, a patient seeker, a caring mother, and a brave protector.
At the end of the nine nights, we can say thank you: to someone who taught us, someone who held our hand, and someone who helped us try again. The festival may be ending, but what we learned about kindness can stay with us.
A little prayer
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
I bow to Siddhidatri, giver of spiritual gifts.
A traditional short name mantra, not a verse from the Devi Mahatmya. Audio is not available for this prayer.
Talk about it together
What are you thankful for after these nine nights?
Name, day, symbols and short prayer checked against Drik Panchang’s Siddhidatri guide. This explanation is written for children; customs and pictures vary.