Overview

• Mint and News18 cite Drik Panchang placing Navami from September 30 (2:02 pm) to October 1 (3:16 pm), with Sandhi Puja from 5:42 pm to 6:30 pm on September 30.
• Times Now lists Day 9 as October 1, reflecting the common variance in converting lunar tithis to calendar dates.
• Devotees honor Maa Siddhidatri, revered as the bestower of the eight siddhis—Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva.
• Rituals include Mahasnan, Shodashopachara, Kanya Puja and a concluding havan, with sesame seeds and til-based bhog such as til halwa offered.
• The day’s color is pink, and the goddess is depicted with four arms holding a lotus, mace, chakra and conch, seated on a pink lotus or a lion; the mantra “Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah” is recited.