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Shardiya Navratri 2023 Day 1: The first day of the nine-day festival of Navratri will be observed on October 15 after the culmination of Pitru Paksha. Each day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to nine different and powerful avatars of Goddess Durga. On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, devotees worship Maa Shailputri, who governs the Moon and is also known as Hemavati and Parvati.

According to Drik Panchang, the mount of Goddess Shailputri is a bull and because of that, she is also known as Vrisharudha. Goddess Shailputri is depicted with two hands. She carries Trishul in her right hand and the lotus flower in her left hand. Here are some bhog recipes that you can offer to the Goddess and seek her blessings.

Bhog To Offer Maa Shailputri 

1. Desi Ghee

The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri. After the self-immolation as Goddess Sati, as per Drik Panchang, Goddess Parvati took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. In Sanskrit Shail means the mountain and due to this Goddess was known as Shailputri, the daughter of the mountain. Offer the Prasad of Desi Ghee to receive the blessings of Maa Shailputri who embodies the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

2. Makhana Kheer

You can offer Makhana Kheer to Goddess Shailputri (Image Credits: Canva)

Indian desserts like kheer are cooked often and for every occasion. It is a particular type of dessert that cooks up quickly by following a few easy procedures and has a wonderful flavour. The most sought-after Indian delicacy, Kheer is just delectable, creamy, and a wonderful and perfect bhog option to offer Maa Shailputri on Navratri day 1.

3. Besan Ladoo

Besan ladoo is a delightful delicacy that can be enjoyed at any moment. In India, besan laddoos are created for special events like festivals, weddings, and festivities and are incredibly popular. You can use gram flour, powdered sugar and ghee to prepare besan ladoo and offer bhog to the Goddess.