Shardiya Navratri 2025: In Hinduism, the festival of Navratri is celebrated with great pomp and show. This year Shardiya Navratri is starting from 22nd September.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 In Hindi: This year Shardiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2025) is starting from 22nd September. In these 9 days, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. At the same time, the first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga. Being the daughter of Parvataraja Himalaya, the mother is called 'Shailputri'. Shailputri Maa's vehicle is Vrishabha (bull), she has a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in the other. So let's know the offerings to be offered on this day.
Offering of Mother Shailputri (Bhog of Mother Shailputri)
On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Shailputri is worshipped and Ghatasthapana is also performed on this day. Goddess Shailputri is offered cow ghee and milk products. You can offer kheer made from cow milk to the Goddess.
To make kheer, first you will need makhana, milk and sugar. Makhana is one of those food items that you can eat during Navratri fasting. To make this kheer, first roast makhana and cashews in a pan by adding some ghee. As soon as it cools down, grind 3/4 makhana and cashews along with some cardamom in a blender. Take another deep pan, add 2 to 3 cups of milk in it and let it boil. Add sugar to it, then add makhana mixture and mix well. Now add the rest of the roasted makhana and cashews to it. Stir it continuously till it thickens. After garnishing with chopped dry fruits, you can serve the kheer hot or cold if you want.
