Shardiya Navratri 2024: 9 different flowers to offer Maa Durga this Navratri

Hibiscus According to ancient texts, Maa Durga loves hibiscus flowers. Shailputri, the goddess worshipped on the first day of Navratri, is offered this sacred flower. 

Chrysanthemums These flowers' delicate petals and vibrant colours indicate honour, fidelity and longevity. Offering this flower indicates a peaceful and prosperous life. 

Lotus Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped with lotus flowers on the third day. This form of Maa Durga is always ready to fight evil.

Chandani Devi Durga is worshipped as Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri. She is worshipped with chandani or crepe jasmine flowers.

Marigold The bright orange and yellow hues of the marigold show creativity, prosperity and good fortune. Marigold signifies protection, happiness and success in life.

Passionflower  People worship Maa Kaalratri on the seventh day of the Navratri. She is a form of Kali and is believed to destroy all evil. This form is worshipped with passionflower.

Mogra Also called Arabian jasmine, this flower is used to worship Devi Mahagauri. These flowers are used to worship the goddess on the eighth day of Durga Puja for peace and tranquillity. 

Champa Champa or white frangipani is offered to Maa Siddhidatri On the final day of Durga Puja. She is believed to bless people with wisdom, power, and intellectual capability.

Palash flower Butea Gum is a sacred flower in Hindu culture and also contains medicinal properties. The flower of this tree is used to worship the goddess Saraswati.

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