First day of Navratri is known as Pratipada Navratri Durga Puja. Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana or Kalasha Sthapana. Maha Padyami Navratri puja date in 2024 is October 3 in Ashwin Navratri. Naivedyam of the day (Food offering to Goddess Durga): ‘Ghee’ / Sweet Boondi & Chickpeas. The Goddess to worship during the first day of … Continue reading First day of Navratri | Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja, Bala Tripurasundari Puja, Mahakali Puja, Brahmi Puja