Navdurga & Offerings during Navratri
During Navratri Different forms of Durga or Shakti are worshipped. And different types of Naivedyam are offered.
Day 1 – Shailaputri
On the first day of Navaratri Goddess Shailaputri is worshipped. Shailaputri is the daughter of mountains – absolute form of mother nature.
Offerings for Shailaputri
Tithi – Pratipada
Flowers – Shoe Flower or Hibiscus
Naivedhyam – Pure Ghee
Colour – Yellow
Day 2 – Brahmacharini
On the second day of Navaratri Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped. The goddess is also known as Tapasyacharini.
Offerings for Brahmacharini
Tithi – Dwitiya
Flowers – Chrysanthemum or Chemanthi
Naivedhyam – Sugar & Fruits
Colour – Green
Day 3 – Chandraghanta
On the third day of Navaratri Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped. The goddess refers for Dharma and justice.
Offerings for Chandraghanta
Tithi – Tritiya
Flowers – Lotus or Kamal
Naivedyam – Milk & Kheer
Colour – Grey
Day 4 – Kushmanda
On the fourth day of Navaratri Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped. It is believed that Kushmanda eliminates darkness with her smile.
Offerings for Kushmanda
Tithi – Chaturthi
Flowers – Jasmine or Jui
Naivedyam – Malpua
Colour – Orange
Day 5 – Skandamata
On the fifth day of Navratri Goddess Skandamata is worshipped. The goddess has her son Karthikeya sitting in her lap
Offerings for Skandamata
Tithi – Panchami
Flowers – Rose
Naivedyam – Bananas
Colour – White
Day 6 – Katyayani
On the sixth day of Navaratri Goddess Katyayani is worshipped. She is the daughter of sage Katyayan.
Offerings for Katyayani
Tithi – Shasti
Flowers – Marigold or Jasmine
Naivedyam – Honey
Colour – Red
Day 7 – Kalratri
On the seventh day of Navaratri Goddess Kalratri is worshipped. The goddess is believed to destroy demoniacal powers (evil).
Offering for Kalratri
Tithi – Saptami
Flowers – Passiflora or Krishnakamal
Naivedyam – Jaggery
Colour – Royal Blue
Day 8 – Mahagauri
On the eight day of Navratri Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped. The goddess mitigate all the sins of devotees.
Offering for Mahagauri
Tithi – Ashtami
Flowers – Mogra or Arabian Jasmine
Naivedyam – Coconut
Colour – Pink
Day 9 – Siddhidatri
On the ninth day of Navratri Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped. This form of goddess has several kinds of healing powers.
Offerings for Siddhidatri
Tithi – Navami
Flowers – Champa
Naivedyam – Sesame seeds
Colour – Purple
On the Tenth day people celebrate Vijaya Dasami or Dusshera. They offer different types of Naivedyam and wear colourful dresses.
May Goddess Durga Invoke her blessings on all of us. HAPPY NAVRATRI & DUSSEHRA