Navratri is celebrated for nine days, is dedicated to the 9 forms of Goddess Durga, namely Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri, who are worshiped every day for nine days

Maa Shailputri is the first incarnation of Maa Durga, and her worship on the first day holds immense importance. Known as the daughter of the Himalayan king Himavat and Maina, she is the personification of mother nature and embodies the powers of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

The offering to Maa Shailaputri traditionally includes dishes made with ghee. Ghee is considered pure and auspicious, and it play a central role in the bhog offerings made to her on the very first day of Navratri

Ghee symbolizes purity and strength, attributes associated with Maa Shailputri offering white dishes made with pure ghee is believed to bring strength, vitality and positivity into life

The most traditional bhog offering is a bowl of pure ghee which is thought to appease the goddess

Ghee roasted singhare floor cooked into a thick rice halwa is another favorite bhog of first day

Sabundana Khichdi, Kheer, Laddoos and more you can make with ghee

Traditionally, yellow is considered a lucky color for the first day of Shardiya Navratri. It symbolizes joy, light and an abundance of energy

Yellow color associated with the Goddess Shailputri, who symbolizes strength as well as purity