Navratri 2026 Sweets: Prasad Ideas & Gifting Guide | Jamnaba
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Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October and runs for nine nights until 19 October. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) follows on 20 October. In Gujarat, these are the nights of Garba, aarti, family visits and plenty of mithai.
If you are wondering what sweets to offer, carry to Garba or send to your loved ones this Navratri, this guide covers prasad ideas, Garba night treats and gift picks. Every sweet below is a click away.
Why sweets matter in Navratri
Navratri is a festival of devotion, but it is also a festival of sharing. Sweets are offered to Maa Durga as prasad. They are also handed to neighbours, packed for the Garba ground and sent to relatives who live far away. A box of good mithai says "we thought of you" better than almost anything else.
Prasad ideas for the nine days
For prasad, simple and pure is best. These are good choices from our kitchen:
- Kaju Katli: No Silver Vark, No Mawa: the all-time favourite for aarti and visits. Made without silver vark and without mawa.
- Fragrant Rose Gulkand Dry Fruit Punch: one of our best sellers, with the soft sweetness of rose and gulkand. Lovely to share after the evening aarti.
- Shahi Pista Ring: a rich pistachio sweet that looks beautiful on a prasad thali.
Tip: Prasad is best offered fresh, so order a few days before the festival and keep your sweets ready.
Sweets for Garba and Dandiya nights
After hours of dancing, you want something that gives energy, travels well and is easy to share with friends. Dry fruit sweets and chikki are perfect for this:
- Jugalbandhi Chikki: Black & White Chocolate Dry Fruit Punch: crunchy, easy to pack and great for a group.
- Elite Afghan Meva: Black Khajur & Premium Dry Fruit Bites: bite-sized pieces you can carry in a small box or bag.
- Deluxe Dry Fruit Punch with Dates: a filling, handmade option made with dates.
- Modern American Dry Fruit Delight: for guests who like something a little different from the usual mithai.
You can also browse the full Dry Fruit Punch collection. If someone at home prefers less sugar, see our Sugar Free collection.
Sweets for Navratri fasting (vrat)
Many families keep fasts during Navratri and follow their own rules about ingredients. These rules differ from home to home, so please read the ingredient list on each product page before choosing sweets for a fast. If you have a question, message us on WhatsApp at +91 81281 10280 and we will tell you exactly what goes into each sweet.
What to gift this Navratri and Dussehra
Dussehra is a day for visiting and gifting. Instead of rushing to a crowded shop, you can send handmade sweets straight to someone's home anywhere in India.
- For family and friends, choose a gift box with a mix of our sweets.
- For elders and traditional homes, Kaju Katli is always welcome.
- For colleagues and clients, a pack of Dry Fruit Punch sweets is a thoughtful, easy choice.
See more ideas on our Gifting & Celebrations page.
Why choose Jamnaba Dairy Farm
- Handmade fresh in small batches in Surat, Gujarat
- cow pure ghee and real dry fruits
- No silver vark
- FSSAI certified
- Delivered across India
Jamnaba is named after our founder's great-grandmother, and our promise is the same one she lived by: Purity, Passed Down.
How to order for Navratri and Dussehra
Delivery takes about 5 to 7 business days across India, so please place your order by 9 October if you want your sweets before Dussehra. Use code NAVRATRI5 at checkout for a flat 5% off our Navratri offer. We share your tracking details on WhatsApp once your order ships.