For Sharad Navratri Day 1, devotees worship Devi Shailaputri who is the first form of Maa Durga. Reverent mantras and hymns are chanted on this day, to please the Goddess who was born to Himavat, the king of Himalaya. Special offerings, Shailaputri Puja vidhi and other traditions and rituals are followed during the festival.