Navratri Recipes | Sundal Recipes | Dasara Recipes | Golu Special Recipes

Navratri, also known as Dasara, is one of the most vibrant and devotional festivals celebrated across India. Over nine days (culminating in Vijayadashami), devotees worship Goddess Durga in her various forms with prayers, rituals, and special food offerings (neivedhyam). In the southern states, especially Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, the festival is marked by the tradition of Golu—beautifully arranged steps adorned with dolls and idols, where families welcome relatives, friends, and neighbors to celebrate together.

Food plays a central role in Navratri, with each day featuring special dishes prepared for offering to the Goddess and then shared with guests. This collection brings together a wide variety of traditional Navratri recipes across different categories:

• Sundal Recipes – A signature dish of Navratri, sundals are made with legumes, pulses, and lentils. A new variety is prepared each day for offering and then distributed as prasadam to guests visiting the Golu.
• Sweet Recipes – Festive favorites like kheer (payasam), appam, kesari, puttu, and more are prepared to add sweetness and joy to the celebrations.
• Snack & Tiffin Recipes – Crispy vada, festive poori, wholesome sabudana thalipeeth, and other special snacks are also made during Navratri to offer and enjoy with family.
• Variety Rice Recipes – Traditional rice dishes such as lemon rice, coconut rice, puliyodharai, and other flavorful varieties are prepared without onion or garlic, keeping them pure for offering.

Each of these dishes carries the spirit of devotion, tradition, and togetherness. Explore the recipes below and celebrate this Navratri with authentic flavors and heartfelt offerings.

Navratri Sundal Recipes for Golu

Sundal is one of the most popular offerings during Navratri and Golu celebrations. Different varieties of sundal are prepared each day as neivedhyam (offering) to the Goddess, and then shared with friends, relatives, and neighbors who come to view the Golu display.

This special collection is dedicated to Navratri recipes, with a focus on sundals. Below, you will find a variety of traditional sundal recipes to prepare and enjoy during the festival.

Navratri Sweet Varieties

Sweets hold a special place in Navratri celebrations, adding joy and festivity to the occasion. Along with sundals, families prepare a variety of delicious sweets as neivedhyam for the Goddess and to share with guests. Traditional favorites include creamy kheer (payasam), soft and fluffy appam, melt-in-the-mouth kesari, festive puttu, and many more delightful treats.

This collection brings together popular Navratri sweet recipes that are simple to make and perfect for offering to the Goddess, as well as sharing with friends and family. Explore the recipes below and add sweetness to your Navratri celebrations

Navratri Snack & Tiffin Recipes

Apart from sundals and sweets, a variety of traditional snack and tiffin-style dishes are also prepared during Navratri. Crispy and flavorful vada, festive poori, wholesome sabudana thalipeeth, and many such recipes are commonly made as offerings to the Goddess and enjoyed with family and friends.

This collection brings together some of the most popular Navratri snack recipes that are both satisfying and festive, perfect for adding variety to your celebrations

Navratri Variety Rice Recipes

Variety rice dishes are another important part of Navratri offerings. Traditional favorites like lemon rice, coconut rice, puliyodharai (tamarind rice), and other classic rice varieties are prepared with devotion and offered to the Goddess. As these are meant for neivedhyam, they are made without onion or garlic, keeping them pure and satvik.

This collection brings together delicious and authentic Navratri rice recipes that are simple to prepare, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season.