Which goddess is worshipped on each day of Navratri 2025 and what are the rituals?

The nine forms of Maa Durga represent nine qualities. In Navratri 2025, the rituals will focus not only on offering food items but also on following sattvic lifestyle like eating vegetarian food, avoiding alcohol, onion, and garlic. Morning and evening aarti, chanting of Durga Saptashati, and lighting an Akhand Jyot for nine days are common practices. On the final day, Kanya Puja is performed where nine young girls are invited, worshipped as goddesses, and given food and gifts. This is believed to complete the Navratri vrat and bring blessings.

During Navratri 2025, nine forms of Goddess Durga will be worshipped:1. Day 1 – Shailputri: Devotees offer pure ghee to Goddess Shailputri for health benefits. 2. Day 2 – Brahmacharini: Fruits and sugar are offered. She represents peace and devotion. 3. Day 3 – Chandraghanta: Milk and sweets made of milk are offered for courage and strength. 4. Day 4 – Kushmanda: Malpua or pumpkin dishes are offered. She blesses with energy. 5. Day 5 – Skandamata: Bananas are offered to seek prosperity. 6. Day 6 – Katyayani: Honey is offered to remove obstacles in marriage and relationships. 7. Day 7 – Kalaratri: Jaggery is offered, seeking relief from fear and negativity. 8. Day 8 – Mahagauri: Coconut is offered for purity and calmness. 9. Day 9 – Siddhidatri: Til (sesame) is offered for spiritual power and blessings.Along with offerings, devotees chant mantras, perform aarti, and follow fasting rules. Each day’s rituals are connected to the symbolic strength and divine qualities of the goddess.