Published on : 01 Oct 2025, 6:59 am

Guwahati: Maha Navami marks the victory of good over evil, the culmination of devotion, and the blessings of the goddess for strength, wisdom, and prosperity. It is also observed as Ram Navami in North India. Shardiya Navratri, celebrated in the lunar month of Ashwin (September–October), is one of the most important Hindu festivals, lasting nine days, each dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga. The Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha, known as Maha Navami, is considered one of the most powerful days of Navratri, preceding Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

On this day, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her supreme form as Maa Siddhidatri, the bestower of wisdom, success, and spiritual powers (siddhis). According to scriptures, Maa Siddhidatri sits on a lotus, carry

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