Question: what is the first day of navratri?
Answer: Goddess Maa Shilaputri Devi (Navratri 1st Day) The first day of Navratri is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Maa Shilaputri, also known as Shailputri who is described in the scriptures as the daughter of mountains. The Term 'Shila' means rock or mountain and the second half 'Putri' refers to 'daughter'.