Chaitra Navratri 2026: Importance of worshiping 9 forms of Maa Durga during Navratri, which offering to offer according to the day

According to the Hindu calendar, there are four Navratri in a year, which include Chaitra, Sharadiya, Magh and Ashadh Gupt Navratri. Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri are celebrated by householders while Gupta Navratri in the month of Magh and Ashadha is celebrated for Tantrik Vidya. this years chaitra navratri Starting from 19th March. For nine days of Navratri, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped with rituals. On the first day of Navratri i.e. on Chaitra Pratipada Tithi, along with the installation of Kalash, the first form of Mother Goddess Shail-Putri is worshipped, Aarti and food is offered.

Then every day the forms of the Mother are worshiped and her favorite things are offered. According to religious beliefs, on Navratri, Maa Durga’s favorite and special offerings are made according to the day. Mother becomes happy with this and showers blessings on her devotees. Let us know which special offering to which form of Maa Durga is considered auspicious during the nine days of Chaitra Navratri starting from March 19.

Navratri first day- Maa Shailputri

On the first day of Navratri i.e. on Pratipada Tithi, there is a tradition to worship Maa Shailputri as per the rituals. Offering pure desi ghee to Goddess Durga on this day is considered auspicious. Offering ghee to Mother Shailputri brings blessings of happiness and good health.

What should be offered to Mother Brahmacharini?

Mother Brahmacharini is worshiped on the second day of Navratri. On this day, sugar and sugar candy are offered to the Goddess. This brings happiness, peace, prosperity and prosperity to the house.

Mother Chandraghanta

On the third day of Navratri, there is a ritual to worship and worship Goddess Chandraghanta. On this day, milk and sweets made from milk are offered to Goddess Durga. This brings peace and self-confidence.

What is Mother Kushmanda’s favorite food?

On the fourth day of Navratri, there is a tradition of worshiping Mother Kushmanda and on this day Malpua is offered to Goddess Durga. This brings happiness, prosperity and fulfillment of every wish in the house.

mother skandamata

There is a tradition to worship Mother Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. Mother is very fond of offering banana on this day. This gives the devotees the benefit of intelligence and good health.

What should be offered to Mother Katyayani?

Mother Katyayani is worshiped on the sixth day of Navratri. Offering honey to this form of Mother is considered very auspicious. It is believed that this brings happiness, good fortune and peace in life.

Mother Kalratri

On the seventh day of Navratri, there is a tradition to worship the Kalratri form of Mother Goddess. Jaggery and sweets made from it are offered to this mother. This removes negative powers.

What is the offering to Maa Mahagauri?

Mother Mahagauri form is worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri. Offering coconut to the Mother Goddess on this day is considered auspicious. With this, every wish of the devotees is fulfilled.

Mother Siddhidatri

On the ninth day of Navratri, there is a tradition of worshiping the Siddhidatri form of Mother Goddess. On this day, offering Halwa-Puri and Prasad made of sesame seeds to Mother Goddess is considered very auspicious and sacred. This brings special blessings of Goddess Durga.