9-Days Dussehra Navratri Avatars and Naivedyam List
Navaratri is a nine-night festival celebrated in honor of the Goddess Durga and her nine avatars. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with differed customs and practices throughout India. This article is especially for the Indian people living in the USA.
Each night of Navaratri is dedicated to honoring a different avatar of the Goddess Durga, with a special sweet dish prepared in her honor.
This year, MyHomeGrocers want to introduce you to the nine tastes and avatars of navratri by featuring a different sweets/naivedyam, colors and flowers for each night of the festival.
1. Shailaputri
Goddess of the day: Maa Shailaputri / Maa Durga
Color of the Day: Royal Blue
Flower of the Day: Hibiscus
Sweet / Prasadam of the Day: Desi ghee / Sweets made of Ghee
2. Brahmacharini
Goddess of the day: Maa Brahmacharini / Goddess Bala Tripura Sundari
Color of the Day: Yellow
Flower of the Day: Chrysanthemums / Shevanti.
Sweet / Prasadam of the Day: Sugar and fruits / Pulihora
3. Chandraghanta
Goddess of the day: Maa Chandraghanta/ Gayatri Devi
Color of the Day: Green
Flower of the Day: Lotus
Sweet / Prasadam of the Day: Milk / Kheer/ Coconut Rice
4. Kushmanda
Goddess of the day: Maa Kushmanda / Annapurna Devi
Color of the Day: Grey
Flower of the Day: Jasmine
Sweet / Prasadam of the Day: Malpua / Minapa Gare
5. Skandamata
Goddess of the day: Maa Skandamata/ Goddess Lalita
Color of the Day: Orange
Flower of the Day: Jasmine
Naivedyam / Prasadam of the Day: Bananas / Daddyojanam
6. Katyayani
Goddess of the day: Maa Kathyayini/ Goddess Parvati
Color of the Day: White
Flower of the Day: Marigold
Naivedyam / Prasadam of the Day: Honey/ Dishes like Kesari
7. Kalratri
Goddess of the day: Maa Kaalaratri
Color of the Day: Red
Flower of the Day: Passiflora or Krishnakamal
Jaggery / Sweets made with Jaggery
8. Maha Gauri
Goddess of the day: Maa Mahagauri
Color of the Day: Sky Blue
Flower of the Day: Arabian Jasmine or Mogra
Coconut
9. Siddhidatri
Goddess of the day: Maa Siddhidhatri
Color of the Day: Pink
Flower of the Day: Champa
Til or sesame seeds / Dishes like halwa, puri and chana
While these festivities are not religious holidays, they are cultural events that bring together many people for socialization, delicious food, and lots of fun and games.
Click Here to Read How Dussehra is Celebrated in USA
