Maha Navami Balidan

The sacrificial offering made to Durga on Maha Navami, the ninth day of Sharada Navaratri, performed at a specific prescribed muhurta. In Shakta practice the offering is typically a pumpkin, sugarcane or banana in place of animal sacrifice.

Also known as Bali Daan · Maha Navami Bali · Navami Balidana