In South India, nine types of Naivedyam (food offerings) are offered to Goddess Durga during Navaratri. In 2023, Navratri begins on October 15 and ends on October 24.
As the nine Goddesses to worship differ from place to place and state to state, naivedyam also differs.
Usually, Navadurga are worshipped as Navadevi in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and some temples in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Navadurga – Nine aspects of Goddess Durga
Nine Colours of Navaratri 2023
North Indian Navratri Bhog & Dasara Navaratri Naivedyams List 2023
Here we are giving the list of naivedyams for Navratri (as per the standard procedure)
First day, 15 October 2023, Sunday
Shailaputri Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Balatripura Sundari Devi – Sweet Boondhi naivedyam and Chickpeas are offered as naivedyam. (Navratri Pratipada).
Colour for South India – Light Pink Color Saree / dress (Baby Pink Color)
As per North Indian beliefs, offering ‘ghee’ on Pratipada makes devotee free from all types of diseases and gets him great health. गाय का शुद्ध घी निवेदन करने से आरोग्य का आशीर्वाद मिलता है।
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – ORANGE Colour
Kalasha Sthapana Vidhi
Second day, 16 October 2023, Monday
Brahmacharini Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Gayatri Devi – Ravva Kesari & Pulihora (Tamarind Rice). (Navratri Dwitiya).
Colour for South India – Orange Color Saree / dress.
In North India, Sugar is offered as Naivedya. दूसरे दिन, शक्कर निवेदन कीजिये| प्रशाद घर में सभी सदस्यों को देने से सभी को आयु वृद्धि होती है|
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – WHITE Colour
Third day, 17 October 2023, Tuesday
Chandraghanta Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Annapoorna Devi – Pongal is offered as naivedyam. (Navaratri Tritiya)
Colour for South India – Sandalwood Yellow Color Saree / dress.
In North India, Milk is offered as Naivedya. तीसरे दिन, दूध या दूध से बानी किसी भी खीर या मिठाई निवेदन करने से दुःख से मुक्ति होक आनंद प्राप्ति होती है|
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – RED Colour
Fourth day, 18 October 2023, Wednesday
Kushmanda Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Ksheerannam (Rice recipe made with milk and sugar) or Jaggery Rice are offered as naivedyam. (Vinayak Chaturthi, Navratri Chaturthi).
Colour for South India – Dark Pink Color Saree / dress.
North Indian devotees offer Malpua on Chaturthi day. मालपुआ निवेदन करने से बुद्धि की विकास होती है|
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – ROYAL BLUE Colour
Fifth day, 19 October 2023, Thursday
Skandamata Navadurga is as Sri Maha Chandi Devi – Chalimidi (Rice Flour Sweet), Vadapappu (Soaked Moong), Payasam (kheer). (Lalita Panchami, Upang Lalita Vrat), Navratri Panchami.
Colour for South India – Pure Gold Color Saree / dress.
On Panchami day, Bananas are offered as Naivedya. पंचमी के दिन, केले का नैवैद्य अर्पित करने से शरीर स्वस्थ रहता है।
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – YELLOW Colour
Sixth day, 20 October 2023, Friday
Katyayani Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Saraswati Devi – Atukulu (Poha / beaten rice / flattened rice) Bellam (Jaggery), Shanagapappu (Chana dal / Split Skinless Chickpeas), Kobbari (Coconut) are offered as Naivedyam. (Navratri Shashti)
Colour for South India – White Colour Saree / dress.
In North India, offering honey on Sashti makes the devotee more confident and gets him ready to face any challenge in life. शहद का भोग निवेदन करने से आपके आकर्षण शक्त्ति में वृद्धि होगी।
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – GREEN Colour
Seventh day, 21 October 2023, Saturday
Kalaratri Mata is worshipped as Sri Lalita Tripurasundari Devi – Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) and Pesara Boorelu (Wadas made of Lentils) are offered as naivedya. (Navratri Saptami).
Colour for South India – Pure Gold Color Saree / dress.
On Maha Saptami day, North Indian people offer items made of jaggery are offered to Goddess Durga. गुड़ का नैवेद्य निवेदन करने से मुक्ति मिलती है एवं आकस्मिक संकटों से रक्षा भी होती है।
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – GREY Colour
Eighth day, 22 October 2023, Sunday
Mahagouri Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Durga Devi – Gaarelu (Wada) & Lemon juice flavored Ginger pieces are offered as naivedyam. (Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami & Navaratri Ashtami).
Colour for South India – Dark Pink Color Saree / dress.
On Ashtami day, coconuts are offered in North India. नारियल का निवेदन करने से संतान संबंधी परेशानियों से छुटकारा मिलता है।
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – PURPLE Colour
Ninth day, 23 October 2023, Monday
Siddhidhatri Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Mahishasura Mardhini Devi – Chakra Pongali is offered as naivedyam. (Maha Navami, Durga Navami, Navami Navratri).
Colour for South India – Dark Red Color Saree / dress.
In North India, on Mahanavami day Til / Recipes made of Sesame is offered to Goddess Durga and is distributed among needy people. तिल का निवेदन करने से मृत्यु भय से मुक्ति मिलेगी और आकस्मिक दुर्घटनाओं से राहत मिलेगी |
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – PEACOCK GREEN Colour
Tenth day, 24 October 2023, Tuesday
Siddhidhatri Navadurga is decorated and worshipped as Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi. Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) and Garelu (Wada) are offered as Naivedyam. (Vijayadashami, Dussehra).
Colour for South India – Green Color Saree / dress or Green shaded Color Saree / dress.
Colour for North India (Maharashtra, Gujarat & other parts) – – – –
Please note that Nine Goddesses to be worshipped during Navratri, nine types of colours, and nine types of naivedyams (food offerings) may differ as per the particular temple’s Agama Shasthra and their owned rituals. This can also change according to the nakshatram, thithi, and year.
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In kerala, the calendar shows navaratri aarambham is on 2nd. Am confused. Please confirm.
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On these nine days, first three days is celebrated for durga, second for Lakshmi and third for Saraswathi. But, here they have mentioned Saraswathi devi on 5th day. Can anyone clarify my doubt??
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Where is MAA mahalakshmu avatar day every year dussehra day will be celebrated after 9days i.e.,navaratri days but this year dussehra day is also including on 9days any reason behind this…???
Mahalakshmi Avataram is celebrated on 11th October.
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