By: Somdatta Saha
Chaitra Navratri 2025 started on March 30 and will end on April 7. Among all the days, Ashtami is one of the most important.
Often called Durga Ashtami, many devotees end their fast on this day and prepare special bhog for Goddess Durga.
The bhog thali may look different in every home, but there are some classics that never change. Let us take you through them.
Wheat flour kneaded into a soft dough, shaped into balls, rolled out and deep-fried till golden—poori is festive food at its best.
This no-fuss recipe uses kala chana cooked with everyday spices. It is usually served with poori as Prasad during Navratri.
A favourite Indian dessert, sooji ka halwa is made by roasting semolina and cooking it with loads of ghee, nuts and sugar.
Soft, fried vadas soaked in spiced curd—dahi bhalla is one of the most loved additions to an Ashtami bhog platter.
This creamy rice pudding is slow-cooked with milk, cardamom and sugar, then topped with nuts, dry fruits and saffron.
For more easy and traditional Navratri recipes
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For more easy and traditional Navratri recipes
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