Ninth Avatar of Durga: Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped on the Ninth Day of Navaratri. Maha Shakti gives all the eight siddhis – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva and Vashitva. According to ‘Devi Puran’, the Supreme God Shiva got all these siddhis by worshipping the Supreme Goddess Maha Shakti. With her gratitude, her half body has become of Goddess, hence Lord Shiva’s name ‘Ardhanarishvar’ has become famous. According to some sources she rides on a Lion, other sources say she is seated on Lotus. Siddhidatri Devi is worshipped by all Gods, Rishis, Muniswaras, Siddha Yogis and all common devotees who want to attain the religious asset.
