Navratri is more than just a festival—it’s a rhythm of devotion that fills homes with chants, lights, and aromas of sacred foods. Across the United States, Indian communities mark these nine nights with fasting, prayers, and dance, all dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Each day carries its own color, meaning, and ritual, reminding devotees of the goddess’s many qualities. This year, Sharad Navratri begins on Monday, September 22, 2025, and continues until Tuesday, September 30, with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrated on October 2. While the festival is deeply spiritual, food plays a central role in worship. Known as bhog, these vegetarian offerings are prepared with reverence and symbolize a bridge between the devotee and the divine. Every day brings a unique dish aligned

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