Maha Navami Bhog: Why do we offer pudding, puri and gram to Goddess Durga?

Maha Navami Bhog Halwa Puri Chana: On Durgashtami and Maha Navami of Navratri, Kanya Pujan is a tradition. Today, on Mahanavami, Kanya Pujan is celebrated. On this day, special offerings are made to the Goddess. When chickpeas, halwa, and puris are placed before the Goddess during worship, many people wonder why these are offered as offerings. The answer is simple: it's not just a matter of taste or tradition, but rather, it holds religious, cultural, and spiritual significance.

Maa Durga loves chickpeas.
The Skanda Purana and Devi Bhagavata Purana state that the Goddess loves chickpeas. Not only is it a pure and nutritious grain, but offering it bestows strength and energy upon the devotee. Offering food to the Goddess is also important because she herself symbolizes the power and energy of the entire universe.
The Devi Bhagavatam states: "Let offerings made from pure grains be offered to me, so that the devotee may attain happiness and prosperity."

Halwa is a Favorite Sweet Offering
Halwa is considered the Goddess's favorite sweet offering. It is mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana and Markandeya Purana. The taste of halwa symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and contentment. Offering halwa to the Goddess during Navratri or any special puja is believed to bring peace and joy to the home.

The Meaning of Offering Puri
The Padma Purana and Brahma Vaivarta Purana describe the importance of offering puris and other fried items to the Goddess. Offering puris signifies complete acceptance of devotion, the devotee's enthusiasm, and a spirit of service. Offering puris with halwa also indicates that the offering is tasty, balanced, and nutritious.

The Special Message of the Offering
Overall, the offering has a special message. Gram symbolizes strength, energy, and health; halwa symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and sweet fruits; and puris symbolize devotion, enthusiasm, and service.
Offering this offering to the Goddess is not just an offering of food, but also a symbol of devotion, reverence, and spiritual energy. By adopting this tradition, positive energy and peace is transmitted in the home and mind.

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