Nine Types of Naivedyam for Navaratri in South India, North India | Dasara Navratri Prasadams List

In South India, nine types of Naivedyam (food offerings) are offered to Goddess Durga during Navaratri. In 2025, Navratri begins on September 22 and ends on October 2.

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

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North Indian Navratri Bhog & Dasara Navaratri Naivedyams List 2025

Here we are giving the list of naivedyams for Navratri (as per the standard procedure)

First day, 22 September 2025, Monday

Shailaputri Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Balatripura Sundari Devi – Sweet Boondhi naivedyam and Chickpeas are offered as naivedyam. (Navratri Pratipada).

Colour for South India – ORANGE COLOUR SAREE / DRESS

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) – YELLOW Colour

Second day, 23 September 2025, Tuesday

Brahmacharini Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Gayatri Devi – Ravva Kesari & Pulihora (Tamarind Rice). (Navratri Dwitiya).

Colour for South India – BLUE COLOUR 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) – GREEN Colour

Kalasha Sthapana Vidhi

Third day, 24 September 2025, Wednesday

Chandraghanta Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Annapoorna Devi – Pongal is offered as naivedyam. (Navaratri Tritiya)

Colour for South India – YELLOW COLOUR 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) – GREY Colour

Fourth day, 25 September 2025, Thursday

Kalaratri Mata is worshipped as Sri Sri Katyayani Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Chaturthi. Bellam Annam (Jaggery Rice) or Muddapappu Annam (Dal rice) is offered as Naivedyam

Colour for South India – RED COLOUR SAREE

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) – ORANGE Colour

Fifth day, 26 September 2025, Friday

Skandamata Navadurga is as Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Panchami – PINK COLOUR SAREE. Ksheerannam (Rice recipe made with milk and sugar) or Jaggery Rice are offered as naivedyam.

Colour for South India – PINK COLOUR 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) – WHITE Colour

Sixth day, 27 September 2025, Saturday

Kushmanda Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Panchami – Shashti. Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) and Pesara Boorelu (Wadas made of Lentils) are offered as naivedya. (Navratri Panchami, Shashti).

Colour for South India – GREEN 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) – RED Colour

Seventh day, 28 September 2025, Sunday

Katyayani Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Sri Maha Chandi Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Shashti.. Laddu Prasadam is offered as Naivedyam. (Navratri Saptami)

Colour for South India – RED COLOUR 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) – ROYAL BLUE Colour

Eighth day, 29 September 2025, Monday

Mahagouri Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Saraswati Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Saptami – Moola Nakshatra Pooja – Atukulu (Poha / beaten rice / flattened rice) Bellam (Jaggery), Shanagapappu (Chana dal / Split Skinless Chickpeas), Kobbari (Coconut) are offered as Naivedyam

Colour for South India – WHITE COLOUR 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) – PINK Colour

Ninth day, 30 September 2025, Tuesday

Siddhidhatri Navadurga is worshipped as Sri Durga Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Ashtami. Allam Gaarelu (Wada) & Lemon juice flavored Ginger pieces are offered as naivedyam. (Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami & Navaratri Ashtami).

Colour for South India – RED COLOUR 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) – PURPLE Colour

Tenth day, 1 October 2025, Wednesday

Siddhidhatri Navadurga is decorated and worshipped as Sri Mahishasuramardhini Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Navami (Mahanavami). Chakrapongali (Sugar Pongal – Rice recipe made with Sugar) and Chinthapandu Puliohora (Tamarind rice) are offered. (Durga Navami, Maha Navami, Navaratri Navami).

Colour for South India – RED COLOUR 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.

Eleventh day, 2 October 2025, Thursday

Siddhidhatri Navadurga is decorated and worshipped as Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Dashami. Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) and Garelu (Wada) are offered as Naivedyam. (Vijayadashami, Dussehra).

Colour for South India – GREEN COLOUR 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.