Navratri 2023: Dates, Colors, and Offerings

Navratri, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, began on October 15, 2023, and will continue until October 24, 2023. The festival spans nine days and nights, each day devoted to a different form of Goddess Durga.



**Navratri Dates and Puja Tithi:**

1. Day 1 (October 15, 2023): Ghatsthapana/Shailputri (Pratipada)

2. Day 2 (October 16, 2023): Brahmacharini (Dwitiya)

3. Day 3 (October 17, 2023): Chandraghanta (Tritiya)

4. Day 4 (October 18, 2023): Kushmanda (Chaturthi)

5. Day 5 (October 19, 2023): Skandamata (Panchami)

6. Day 6 (October 20, 2023): Katyayani (Shashti)

7. Day 7 (October 21, 2023): Kaalratri (Saptami)

8. Day 8 (October 22, 2023): Mahagauri (Ashtami)

9. Day 9 (October 23, 2023): Siddhidatri (Navami)

10. Durga Visarjan (October 24, 2023): Dashami



**Navratri Colors for Each Day:**

1. Day 1: Shailputri — Pink

2. Day 2: Brahmacharini — White

3. Day 3: Chandraghanta — Red

4. Day 4: Kushmanda — Orange

5. Day 5: Skandamata — Yellow

6. Day 6: Katyayani — Maroon

7. Day 7: Kaalratri — Navy Blue

8. Day 8: Mahagauri — Green

9. Day 9: Siddhidatri — Beige

**Bhog Offerings for Goddess Durga:**

1. Maa Shailputri: Ghee

2. Maa Brahmacharini: Shakkar/Sweet

3. Maa Chandraghanta: Milk

4. Maa Kushmanda: Maalpua

5. Maa Skandamata: Banana

6. Maa Katyayani: Honey

7. Maa Kaalratri: Jaggery

8. Maa Mahagauri: Halwa, Poori, Coconut

9. Maa Siddhidatri: Halwa, Poori, Chana (Grain)

Navratri is a time for joyous celebration, devotion, and offering prayers to Goddess Durga in various forms. Devotees follow a color code for each day, perform specific pujas, and offer unique bhogs to seek the blessings of the divine during this auspicious festival.

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