Shardiya Navratri's nine-day holy period has started. Every day, devotees worship a manifestation of Maa Durga, known as an avatar. Legend has it that, for the purpose of removing obstacles from life, health, and fortune, each devi is offered a specific dish known as bhog. Look at what Maa Durga's avatars have to offer.
Ghee is traditionally donated to the Devi, and it is said that doing so bestows a life free from illness.
On day 2 Sugar or any meal flavoured with sugar is offered to Goddess Brahmacharini in exchange for a long life.
The Goddess is fed milk-based foods on this day, and the belief is that this brings an end to all life's suffering.
Malpua is offered to the Goddess on this day, who enhances intelligence and judgement.
Historians claim that the banana is the fruit of choice for the goddess Skandmata. Banana-based meals are often offered to the Goddess by devotees.
It is advised to give Devi Katyayani honey as prasad to help shield her from all obstacles and promote sweetness throughout life.
It is advised to give Devi Kaalratri jaggery as prasad to alleviate suffering, remove barriers, and promote happiness.
On this day, coconut or coconut-based meals are offered to Goddess Mahagauri.
Sesame seeds, or foods prepared with sesame seeds, are said to be served to this form of Devi in order to protect it from strange happenings.