Navratri Day 5 Bhog Recipe: During Navratri, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped with immense reverence and devotion. Each day, a distinct form of the Goddess is worshipped, and offering *Bhog* (sacred food offering) to her is considered highly auspicious. If you wish to offer the appropriate *Bhog* to each specific form of Goddess Durga on the respective days, this information will prove helpful to you.

On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandamata is worshipped, and offering bananas as *Bhog* to her is considered auspicious. A banana-based offering is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. In this article, we will guide you on how to prepare Banana Barfi and Banana Shake at home to offer as *Bhog* to Goddess Skandamata. With these simple methods, you can make your worship ceremony even more special and traditional.

1. Ingredients for Banana Barfi

Ripe Bananas – 4-5
Sugar – 1/2 cup
Coconut Powder – 2 tablespoons
Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 1 tablespoon

Method:

First, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.
Heat a little ghee in a pan (or *kadhai*) and add the mashed bananas to it.
Now, add the sugar and coconut powder to the mixture, and cook it over a low flame while stirring continuously.
Once the mixture thickens and becomes sticky, grease a tray or plate with ghee and spread the mixture evenly over it.
Allow the mixture to cool down, and then cut it into small pieces of your desired shape.
Place the prepared Barfi on a clean plate and offer it as *Bhog* to Goddess Skandamata.

2. Ingredients for Banana Shake

Ripe Bananas – 2
Milk – 1 cup
Sugar – To taste

Method:

Peel the ripe bananas and cut them into small pieces.
Add the bananas, milk, and sugar into a blender jar.
Blend all the ingredients thoroughly until you obtain a smooth and thick mixture.

Pour the prepared shake into a glass.
If you wish, you may garnish it with a sprinkle of grated coconut or some dry fruits on top. Place it on a clean plate or in a glass, and offer it to the Mother as *Bhog*.

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