Day 1 ·
Maa Shailputri
The first form of Durga, worshipped on the opening day of Navratri right after Ghatasthapana.
- Colour
- Orange
- Bhog
- Pure desi ghee
- Vahan
- Bull (Nandi)
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Navadurga
The nine Devi of Navratri
One form of Maa Durga is worshipped on each night. Open any Devi for her story, puja vidhi, mantra, aarti, bhog and the timings for her day in 2026.
The nine Devi, day by day
Day 2 ·
Maa Brahmacharini
Parvati as a young ascetic, worshipped on the second day for patience and self-discipline.
- Colour
- White
- Bhog
- Sugar and mishri
- Vahan
- None, she walks barefoot
Day 3 ·
Maa Chandraghanta
The ten-armed form with a bell-shaped half moon on her forehead, worshipped for courage.
- Colour
- Red
- Bhog
- Kheer and milk sweets
- Vahan
- Tigress
Day 4 ·
Maa Kushmanda
The goddess who is said to have created the universe with her smile, worshipped on the fourth day.
- Colour
- Royal Blue
- Bhog
- Malpua
- Vahan
- Lion
Day 5 ·
Maa Skandamata
The mother of Skanda (Kartikeya), worshipped on the fifth day for the well-being of children and family.
- Colour
- Yellow
- Bhog
- Bananas
- Vahan
- Lion
Day 6 ·
Maa Katyayani
The warrior form of Durga who defeated Mahishasura, worshipped on the sixth day.
- Colour
- Green
- Bhog
- Honey
- Vahan
- Lion
Day 7 ·
Maa Kalaratri
The fiercest of the nine forms, who destroys fear and darkness. She is worshipped on Saptami.
- Colour
- Grey
- Bhog
- Jaggery (gud)
- Vahan
- Donkey
Day 8 ·
Maa Mahagauri
The radiant, fair form of Parvati, linked with purity and calm and with Durga Ashtami.
- Colour
- Purple
- Bhog
- Coconut
- Vahan
- White bull
Day 9 ·
Maa Siddhidatri
The giver of siddhis, worshipped on the last day of Navratri along with Kanya Pujan and havan.
- Colour
- Peacock Green
- Bhog
- Til (sesame), halwa-puri-chana
- Vahan
- Lion, seated on a lotus