What color clothes to wear on the first day and what to offer, take a look

Navratri 2024 Day 1: Shardiya Navratri, a vibrant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, will begin on October 3 and end on October 12. Celebrated in the month of Ashwin according to the Hindu calendar, this nine-day festival features vibrant rituals, fasting and cultural performances across the country. This festival is a symbol of devotion and community spirit as devotees engage in various traditions to honor the goddess. The festival concludes with Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on the tenth day, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Worship of Mata Shailputri on the first day of Navratri

The first day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to Mata Shailputri, which signals the beginning of fasting and spiritual purification of Navratri. With rituals involving the Muladhara Chakra the devotees are blessed with purity, strength and stability. It brings people together, promotes collective devotion and celebrates culture.

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Color of the first day of Navratri 2024

Traditionally, yellow is considered the lucky color on the first day of Shardiya Navratri. It symbolizes happiness, light and abundance of energy. Additionally, yellow represents nature and is associated with growth, fertility, peace and stability. It is associated with Goddess Shailputri, who is a symbol of power as well as purity. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga, and the colors are believed to reflect the qualities of those forms.

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What to offer during the 9 days of Navratri?

Pure milk- is considered a symbol of purity and is considered the main offering offered to the Goddess.
Honey- symbolizes sweetness and is offered to wish for a happy and prosperous life.
Ghee- Being a symbol of wealth, it is used in many preparations.
Sugar- Promises to spread sweetness and happiness in the lives of devotees.
Seasonal Fruits- A mixture of fresh fruits represents a healthy life.
Coconut – Has meanings related to success and prosperity; Therefore, it is often offered during puja.
Sabudana Khichdi- Sabudana (tapioca pearls) cooked with ghee and consumed by fasting devotees during all festivals, as it is pure and auspicious.
Kalakand- a sweet made from milk, and is also enjoyed during this time.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)- Another dish that is offered to the Goddess, who represents the blessings of abundance, is Kheer which is prepared with milk and sugar.