Day 1
Colour of the day
Maa Shailaputri
Daughter of the mountains — symbol of strength and purity.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Pure ghee
Navaratri
Nine nights of Maa Durga
Navaratri celebrates the nine divine forms of Maa Durga. Each day is dedicated to one form, with a special colour, prasad and mantra.
Day-wise Guide
Day 2
Colour of the day
Maa Brahmacharini
Embodiment of devotion, penance and knowledge.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Sugar (शक्कर)
Day 3
Colour of the day
Maa Chandraghanta
Bearer of the crescent moon — grace and courage.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः
- Prasad
- Milk & kheer
Day 4
Colour of the day
Maa Kushmanda
Creator of the cosmic egg — source of light and energy.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः
- Prasad
- Malpua
Day 5
Colour of the day
Maa Skandamata
Mother of Kartikeya — love, motherhood and prosperity.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः
- Prasad
- Banana
Day 6
Colour of the day
Maa Katyayani
Warrior goddess — destroyer of evil, giver of boons.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Honey
Day 7
Colour of the day
Maa Kalaratri
Fierce form — destroyer of darkness and ignorance.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Jaggery (गुड़)
Day 8
Colour of the day
Maa Mahagauri
Radiant and serene — grants peace and forgiveness.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Coconut
Day 9
Colour of the day
Maa Siddhidatri
Bestower of siddhis — supernatural powers and wisdom.
- Mantra
- ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः
- Prasad
- Sesame seeds (तिल)
