GODDESS SIDDHIDATRI
GODDESS SIDDHIDATRI Goddess Siddhidatri is significant as the ninth and final form of Goddess Durga during Navratri, symbolising the giver of supernatural powers (Siddhis), the fulfillment of all desires, and spiritual enlightenment. Her worship bestows divine knowledge, prosperity, and balance, particularly in overcoming obstacles related to the planet Ketu. Lord Shiva himself is said to have attained these powers by worshipping her, highlighting her ultimate importance in the cosmos. ‘Siddhi’ means supernatural powers or spiritual abilities, and ‘Datri’ means giver or bestower. She is the source of the eight primary Siddhis, which are Aṇimā (the power to become atom-sized), Mahima (to become infinitely large), Garima (to become infinitely heavy), Laghima (to become weightless), Prāpti (to attain anything), Prākāmya (to fulfill one's desires), Iṣiṭva (to control nature and creatures), and Vaśitva (to control others). Devotees worship Her to fulfill all their spiritual and ...