Shardiya Navratri 2025: Shardiya Navratri starting from 22nd September. The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Date: Navratri has special significance in Hinduism. There are four Navratri festivals in a year but Chaitra Navratri and Sharadiya Navratri are celebrated with great pomp and show. This year Shardiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2025) is starting from 22nd September. The nine days of Navratri are considered very sacred. During these nine days, nine forms of Mother Adishakti are worshipped. It is believed that worshipping the Mother Goddess liberates one from all sorrows and pains. Devotees worship the Mother Goddess with devotion and observe fasts. Some people do not consume onion and garlic for these nine days even without fasting. So let us know which form of the Mother Goddess is worshipped on the first day and what offerings are made.
The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga. She is called "Shailputri" because she is the daughter of the mountain king Himalaya. Shailputri's vehicle is a bull, holding a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in the other. So, let's explore the offerings made on this day.
Offering to Mother Shailputri- (Bhog of Mother Shailputri)
Goddess Shailputri is offered offerings made from cow's ghee and milk. So let's explore what you can prepare for the offering.
Halwa made from cow ghee for offering-
Material-
Semolina (Rava)
Cow ghee
Sugar
Water
cardamom powder
dry fruits
Method-
To make the halwa for offering, first heat cow's ghee in a pan.
Add semolina to the hot ghee and fry over medium heat until golden and fragrant. In a separate pan, heat water and sugar and allow the sugar to dissolve completely. Add the sugar water to the roasted semolina and mix well. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the mixture thickens. Add cardamom powder and stir. The halwa is ready. Offer it to the Goddess as an offering. Garnish with cashews and almonds if desired.
Kheer made from cow's milk
Material-
Makhana (Fox Nuts)
cow's milk
Sugar
cardamom powder
dry fruits
Method-
To prepare makhana kheer for bhog, first lightly roast the makhana in a little ghee. You can also roast it without ghee. Heat cow's milk in a pan. Add the roasted makhana to the hot milk and cook over medium heat. Add sugar and cardamom powder, stirring. Cook until the mixture thickens. The makhana kheer is ready. Serve hot or cold, garnished with cashews and almonds if desired. Besides bhog, you can also eat this kheer during fasting.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat- (Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2025)
The installation of the Kalash (urn) holds special significance during Navratri. Kalash installation is also known as Ghata Sthapana. Navratri begins with the installation of the Kalash. Ghata Sthapana is an invocation of the Goddess Shakti. According to the calendar, Sharadiya Navratri begins on September 22nd. There are two auspicious times on this day: from 6:09 AM to 8:06 AM.
