what to offer goddess durga during navratri

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During Navratri, different prasad or bhog is offered to the nine different forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navdurga. Here are some examples of prasad offerings for each day of Navratri:

  • Day 1: Offer pure desi ghee on the foot of Goddess Shailputri.
  • Day 2: Offer sugar to Goddess Brahmacharini.
  • Day 3: Offer kheer to Goddess Chandraghanta.
  • Day 4: Offer malpua to Goddess Kushmanda.
  • Day 5: Offer bananas to Goddess Skand Mata.
  • Day 6: Offer honey to Devi Katyayani.
  • Day 7: Offer jaggery to Devi Kalaratri.
  • Day 8: Offer coconut to Goddess Mahagauri.
  • Day 9: Offer til (sesame seeds) to Goddess Siddhidatri.

In general, devotees of the Goddess observe fast for nine days and offer milk or sweets made from milk as Navratri prasad to the Goddess. The prasad offerings are meant to impress the Goddess and seek her blessings.