My Guruji, who lived in a cave on a hill in Patni Top, Udhampur, J&K. He guided us share something regarding Naivedya during Navaratri. I want to share it with you today.

First Day of Navratri

On the First Day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Shaila Putri, Pure Cow Ghee is offered. This will ensure good health and ward off trials in your life. Use only cow ghee in pujas and rituals, as it is really sattvic.

Second Day of Navratri

On the Second Day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, Sugar Candy (Dhagewale Mishri) with sweet fruits are offered. This improves the age group of your family members.

Third Day of Navratri

On the Third Day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Chandra ghanta, Cow Milk can be offered, or you can offer it as an offering of inauspicious or sad omen. This provides relief from pain and sorrow. After feeding the milk to the Goddess, it can be donated to Brahmins.

Fourth Day of Navratri

On the Fourth Day of Navratri, Malpua is offered to Goddess Kushmanda, but fennel or fennel seeds are not added. After offering this to the Mother Goddess, you can place the puris or puris under a Peepal tree. This enhances wisdom, discretion, and decision-making.

Fifth Day of Navratri

The Fifth Day of Navratri is dedicated to Skanda Mata; offer Ripe Bananas. This is physically healthy for you.

Sixth Day of Navratri

The Sixth Day of Navratri is dedicated to Mata Katyayani; offer only Natural Honey. You can also take donations from a priest on this day. This enhances health and beauty.

Seventh Day of Navratri

The Seventh Day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kaalaratri; offer Jaggery. This removes all sorrows and evils from your life. You are protected from sudden calamities.

Eighth Day of Navratri

The Eighth Day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri; offer Coconut. This removes sorrows from your life and brings you success. Childless couples are blessed with a saint.

Ninth day of Navratri

The Ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri. Fry some sesame seeds in ghee and offer them to her. She is the goddess of all accomplishments.

Note: This offering can be offered at a temple or, if you have a shrine dedicated to the Goddess at home, you can offer it there. Give it to a small girl (Kanjak) or a Brahmin performing puja at home. The final option is to accept the offering with reverence. Also, ensure that all the ingredients in the offering are fresh.