Day 1 Colour: Yellow
Navratri Day 1 — Shailputri
शैलपुत्री
"Daughter of the Mountains" • Planet: Moon
Day 1 Mantra
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः
Om Devi Shailputryai Namah
Chant 108 times for full benefit
Shailputri Prayer (Prarthana)
वन्दे वांछितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्। वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
About Shailputri — शैलपुत्री
Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Navdurga, worshipped on the first day of Navratri. She is the daughter of Himalaya (hence Shailputri — "Daughter of the Mountain"). She rides Nandi the bull and carries a trident and lotus. She represents the power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh combined. Worshipping Shailputri on Day 1 opens the path for the remaining 8 days of Navratri sadhana.
Offerings & Bhog for Day 1
Offer pure ghee (clarified butter) to Goddess Shailputri. The prasad for Day 1 is cow's ghee. Devotees also offer white flowers and fruits.
Mantras to Chant on Day 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which colour to wear on Navratri Day 1?▼
Yellow is the colour for Navratri Day 1 (Shailputri). Wearing yellow clothes brings positivity and energy on the first day of Navratri.
How to worship Shailputri on Day 1?▼
Wake up early, take bath, wear yellow clothes. Place Durga idol on a clean altar with Kalash. Offer ghee, white flowers, and fruits. Chant "Om Devi Shailputryai Namah" 108 times. Recite Durga Chalisa and perform Durga Aarti.