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Tuesday, 20 October 2026

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Śāradīya Navarātri · Day 9 of 10

Navamī

Mā Siddhidātrī

सिद्धिदात्री

The Bestower of Divine Siddhis and Wisdom

Classical oil painting of Goddess Siddhidatri seated on a fully blossomed pink lotus with four arms holding chakra, shankha, gada, and lotus, revered by devas — Mā Siddhidātrī – The supreme mother who grants spiritual wisdom and fulfillment.

Select Navadurgā Day (1 – 10)Active Today

Today's ColorDeep Purple (Spiritual Wisdom)

Today's Prasad (Bhōg)Sesame Seeds (Til) & Halwa Puri

Inner Energy (Chakra)Sahasrāra (Attainment of Siddhis)

Today's PracticeMahanavami Ayudha Puja and thanksgiving

Day 9 Navadurgā Mantra

ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥

Om Devī Siddhidātryai Namaḥ ||

Daily Fasting Guide · One Meal a Day (Ekabhukta)Simple meal after sunset · Water & fruits during daytime

During the DayWater, fresh fruits (apples, bananas, papaya), coconut water, milk, or soaked almonds.

Evening Meal (After Sunset)Simple satvik food cooked in pure cow ghee with rock salt (sendhā namak): samak rice khichdi, kuttu or singhara rotis, or boiled potatoes.

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Today's Sky

Celestial Coordinates & Muhūrtas

Sūrya · SunDay Arc

Sunrise6:10 AM100° E

Sunset5:58 PM259° W

Candra · Moon

Moonrise1:54 PM108° ESE

Moonset12:54 AM250° WSW

Rāhu Kāla

3:01 PM – 4:29 PM

Yamagaṇḍa

9:07 AM – 10:35 AM

Abhijit Muhūrta

11:40 AM – 12:28 PM

Bearings indicate horizon degrees. Rāhu and Yamagaṇḍa are avoided for new auspicious beginnings; Abhijit is the midday victory window.

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The 10 Sacred Days of Navarātri

The complete spiritual system: 9 forms of Navadurgā and Vijayadaśamī, classical Raja Ravi Varma heritage oil paintings, daily sacred colors, naivedya offerings, and Sanskrit mantras.

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