Navratri Bhog Guide:
9 Offerings for 9 Days of Blessings!

By Avani Mehta

Desi Ghee for Goddess Shailputri

Offering Desi Ghee, or clarified butter, as Bhog is a custom believed to benefit the family's health and happiness. It represents chastity and a deep devotion to the Goddess.

Sugar for Goddess Brahmacharini

The Prasad for the second day is Sugar, symbolizing the sweetness of life and the peaceful endurance of the Goddess. Offering sugar in bhog aids devotees in embracing her qualities of mental tranquility.

Kheer for Goddess Chandraghanta

Devotees offer rice pudding or kheer. It is believed that this offering imparts courage and strength to face life's challenges.

Malpua for Goddess Kushmanda

Offering this delicious treat is thought to invoke the Goddess's blessings for a prosperous and happy future, ensuring well-being and good health.

Bananas for Goddess Skandamata

Bananas symbolize health and wealth. Offering them to the Goddess is believed to enhance success and help devotees achieve their goals.

Honey for Goddess Katyayani

Honey represents harmony and sweetness. This offering is believed to bring balance and subdue aggression, reflecting the Goddess's nurturing yet powerful nature.

Jaggery for Goddess Kalaratri

Offering Jaggery (Gur) is believed to ward off negative energies and provide devotees with strength and protection.

Coconut for Goddess Mahagauri

Offering Coconut as Prasad helps devotees seek forgiveness for past transgressions and receive blessings for a prosperous and peaceful life.

Sesame Seeds for Goddess Siddhidatri

On the final day, Bhog is offered in the form of sesame seeds. This offering is believed to help attain various Siddhis (spiritual powers) and bring about spiritual enlightenment.

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