Sharad Navratri, also known as Maha Navratri, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great fervour and devotion in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. This nine-night festival falls during the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin, typically in September or October, and it honours the goddess Durga and her various forms.

Navratri 2023 will be celebrated from October 15 to 24. The festival is dedicated to the divine feminine energy, represented by Goddess Durga, who is believed to have the power to destroy evil forces and protect her devotees. Offering bhog to Goddess Durga during Navratri is a sacred tradition. Devotees prepare a variety of dishes with devotion and offer them to the goddess. These bhog dishes are then distributed as blessings among the devotees. As you observe Navratri 2023, we at LatestLY, have curated a collection of bhog recipes that you can prepare and offer to Maa Durga for the festival. From Ghee to Sesame Seeds, List of Prasad To Offer to 9 Forms of Goddess Durga During Sharad Navratri Festivities

Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana (tapioca pearls) cooked with peanuts, and potatoes, and flavoured with cumin seeds is a favourite fasting food during Navratri. It's a light and delicious dish suitable for offering to the goddess.

Sabudana Khichdi (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Aloo Ki Sabzi

This simple and flavourful potato curry is often prepared during Navratri. It pairs well with pooris or parathas.

Aloo Ki Sabzi (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Kheer

Rice kheer or semolina (suji) kheer is a sweet dish made with milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It's a classic dessert and a must-have as part of the bhog.

Kheer (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Fruit Salad

A fresh fruit salad made with a variety of seasonal fruits is a refreshing addition to the bhog.

Fruits (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

Khatta Meetha Poha

Flattened rice (poha) is cooked with jaggery, peanuts, and spices to create a sweet and tangy dish, symbolizing the diversity of flavours.

Sweet Avalakki (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

When offering bhog to Goddess Durga, it should be prepared with utmost purity and devotion. After the offering, the bhog is distributed among the devotees as a blessed meal, symbolising the goddess's grace and abundance.

Wishing everyone a Happy Navratri 2023!

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