Maa Shailputri puja at home
Ghatasthapana and first-day puja. A gentle beginning: establish your puja space and start the nine days with intention.
Easy⏱ 15–30 minutes
View guide →Day 1 · Maa Shailputri
Let's begin Navratri together
Discover today's rituals, activities, music and ideas to make Day 1 special for your home and family.
Day 1 · Maa Shailputri
- Today's colour
- Orange
- Symbol
- Trident (strength)
- Focus
- New beginnings
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Today's celebrations — Day 1: Maa Shailputri
A few meaningful ideas shaped by the existing daily guide.
Special prasad for Day 1
Fruit and makhana offering. Keep the first-day offering simple with fruit and roasted makhana.
Easy⏱ 10 min + 10 min
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Rangoli for a new beginning
A bright, beginner-friendly floral rangoli with concentric guides, crisp coloured-powder petals and a fresh flower border.
Easy⏱ 40 min
View guide →Maa Shailputri aarti & songs
Light a diya safely, offer flowers if customary in your home, and join in a short family aarti. Full lyrics and audio will be added after editorial review.
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Explore real ideas for Garba, family activities, traditions and outfits.
Garba / DandiyaGarba basics for beginners
Learn the basic clap-step and the 3-step turn. Practice to a 4/4 beat and you're ready for family garba night.
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Garba / DandiyaDandiya rhythm & safety
Keep wrist movements loose, always tap the partner's stick at the centre, and leave space between circles.
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Family activitiesGarba night at home
Clear the living room, queue 6-8 garba songs, dim the lights and let the kids lead the circle. No experience needed.
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Family activitiesDay-wise colour dressing
Turn the 9 Navratri day colours into a family tradition — each night, someone wears the next day's colour.
Day colours →
Family activitiesShare the 9-day puja rota
Split the 9 nights among family — one person leads aarti each night, another prepares prasad. Everyone feels involved.
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Outfit inspirationFestive outfit formula
Pick a chaniya choli or saree in the day's colour, add mirror dupatta and jhumkas — instantly ready for garba.
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Outfit inspirationKids' Navratri look
Mini chaniya choli in bright bandhani, tiny jhumkas and a bindi — the cutest duo for family photos.
Activities for kids →
Traditions & pujaKanya Pujan on Ashtami
Wash the little girls' feet, tie a chunri, apply tilak and serve prasad. A simple list keeps the morning calm.
Open Kanya Pujan guide →
Traditions & pujaNavami havan and visarjan
A small havan on Navami morning, followed by visarjan of the kalash. Prepare the samagri the night before.
Quick family idea
Traditions & pujaPrasad made simple
On busy puja mornings, a mix of seasonal fruit, makhana and a small kheer covers everyone's prasad plate.
Kheer recipe →Get your puja essentials, outfits and diyas from Navratri Bazaar
Explore the existing festive catalogue for your family's celebration.
Celebrate Navratri with Garba and family activities
Try beginner Garba steps, practise gentle Dandiya taps or organise a short dance evening at home. Families can also explore seven children’s activities and a Kanya Pujan preparation guide. Start with one shared activity, allow breaks and make room for relatives who prefer seated clapping, stories or helping with arrangements.
Can we celebrate Navratri at home without a big event?
Yes. A cleared floor, a few familiar songs and one simple step pattern can make a small gathering enjoyable. Follow your family’s devotional practice, keep sound comfortable and let everyone choose how to participate.