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This Navratri, experience festive dining with soulful satvik feasts, curated thalis, and timeless flavours crafted to celebrate devotion and tradition.
From crunchy chaats and vrat-friendly snacks to fragrant curries, hearty thalis, and indulgent desserts, every dish reflects the spirit of the season, simple yet soulful, traditional yet celebratory. (Pic courtesy: Anand Sweets & Savouries)
Navratri is a festival of devotion, joy, and togetherness, a time when tradition and celebration come alive in every home and community. Food has always been at the heart of these nine days, symbolising purity, balance, and gratitude. Across India, Navratri feasts are designed around satvik principles, with wholesome ingredients and age-old recipes that are both nourishing and festive. From crunchy chaats and vrat-friendly snacks to fragrant curries, hearty thalis, and indulgent desserts, every dish reflects the spirit of the season, simple yet soulful, traditional yet celebratory.
This year, guests can savour thoughtfully curated dining experiences that bring alive the flavours of devotion while adding a touch of refinement to the festive table. Whether you are observing the fast or simply seeking to celebrate the essence of Navratri, these culinary offerings promise a journey of taste, tradition, and togetherness that honours the sanctity of the occasion.
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Celebrate Navratri with a Special Thali at Paranda, Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR
This Navratri, Paranda at Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR, invites you on a culinary journey that celebrates devotion, purity, and the joy of festivity. Curated with care by our master chefs, the Navratri Thali begins with delicate bites like Shakarkand ki Chaat and crisp Sabudana Vada, paired with a refreshing Kesari Pista Lassi.
The experience then flows into comforting mains such as rustic Aloo Tamatar Rassa, fragrant Samak ke Chawal, and warm Kuttu ki Poori. To bring the journey to a memorable close, indulge in timeless favourites like Makhane ki Kheer and Badam Halwa. With authentic flavours, soulful recipes, and a festive ambience, the Navratri Thali at Paranda is a true expression of tradition, faith, and togetherness.
Date: 22nd September to 2nd October 2025
Venue: Paranda, Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi NCR
Price: INR 1,750 plus taxes per thali
Celebrate the Spirit of Navratri with Curated Temple Cuisine at Varq, Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Navratri is a time when tradition, devotion, and festivity come together in their purest form. To honour this spirit, Varq, the modern Indian fine-dining restaurant at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, presents an exquisite Satvik feast — a celebration of heritage through food that nourishes both body and soul.
From 22nd to 30th September 2025, the restaurant will showcase a thoughtfully curated menu that reimagines festive classics with Taj’s signature finesse. Guests can savour delicacies such as Sabudana Vada, Bharwan Lauki, and Samak ke Chawal, each dish crafted to embody the essence of Satvik dining, light, wholesome, and deeply flavourful.
Known for its artistry, contemporary flair, and elegant setting, Varq transforms this Navratri offering into an immersive journey where every plate carries the sanctity of the season, the richness of tradition, and the refinement of Taj hospitality.
Date: 22nd to 30th September 2025
Venue: Varq, Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Price: Starting at INR 2,500 plus taxes per person
Celebrate the Flavours of Navratri at Loya and Capital Kitchen, Taj Palace, New Delhi
A season of divinity, a feast of artistry, this Navratri, Taj Palace, New Delhi, invites you to celebrate in an ambience of grace and reverence. Savour a specially curated à la carte selection at Loya, capturing the essence of its distinctive culinary journey through the North, or indulge in a traditional thali experience at Capital Kitchen, crafted to honour the auspicious spirit of the season.
Together, these offerings present a soulful celebration rooted in tradition, perfected in flavour, and served with the timeless elegance of the Capital’s Palace.
Dates: 22nd September to 2nd October 2025
Time: Lunch 12:30–14:45 | Dinner 19:00–23:45
Venue: Loya & Capital Kitchen, Taj Palace, New Delhi
Pricing: Loya – à la carte | Capital Kitchen – INR 3,000 plus taxes per person
Celebrate the Devotion with a Festive Thali at The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions
A season of devotion, a celebration of flavour — this Navratri, The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions, invites you to experience a feast of tradition and togetherness. Savour a specially curated Navratri Thali at The Hub, crafted with Satvik delicacies that embody purity, balance, and festivity. Each dish is thoughtfully designed by our chefs to honour the auspicious spirit of the season, offering guests a soulful culinary journey in an ambience of warmth and grace.
Dates: 22nd September to 2nd October 2025
Time: Lunch 12:30–14:45 | Dinner 19:00–23:00
Venue: The Hub, The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions
Pricing: INR 1,500 plus taxes per person
Celebrate Navratri with the Thali of the Goddess at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
This Navratri, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, invites guests to embrace the festive spirit with the Thali of the Goddess, a specially curated Satvik dining experience at Hornby’s Pavilion, the hotel’s all-day dining destination. Available from 22nd to 30th September, this offering is designed as a mindful indulgence that celebrates tradition while echoing the purity and balance of the festival.
The Thali of the Goddess brings together a wholesome spread of Satvik delights that are both comforting and celebratory. Guests can look forward to starters such as Kache Kele ki Tikki, Sabudana Wada, Shakarkand ki Tikki, and Arbi ke Cutlet, each prepared in keeping with Navratri dietary traditions. The main course features an extensive selection including Dahi Wale Aloo, Malai Paneer, Kaddu ki Subzi, Navratri Kadhi, and Tamater Paneer ka Rassa, accompanied by festive staples like Samak ke Chawal, Kuttu ki Roti, Nachni ki Roti, Jowar ki Roti, Sabudana Papad, Farali Chivda, plain curd, and fresh-cut fruits.
Adding a refreshing note are beverages like Kokum Sharbat, Chaas, and Piyush, while desserts bring a sweet close with Moong Dal Halwa, Sabudana Kheer, and Akhrot ka Halwa.
Set against the charming backdrop of Hornby’s Pavilion, overlooking the scenic Millsquare, the dining experience is enriched by the hotel’s timeless colonial architecture and warm Indian hospitality. Whether you are observing the festival with devotion or simply seeking a soulful Satvik dining experience, the Thali of the Goddess promises to be a memorable culinary journey that embodies the spirit of the season.
Date: 22nd – 30th September 2025
Pricing: INR 1,400 plus taxes per person
Time: Dinner 19:30–23:45
Venue: Hornby’s Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Anand Sweets & Savouries – Navratri Falahaari Menu
This Navratri, Anand Sweets & Savouries, South India’s most trusted name in premium mithai and savouries, brings devotion and indulgence together with its exclusive Navratri Falahaari Menu. Available from 22nd to 30th September 2025 across all Anand stores in Bengaluru and for home delivery on Swiggy and Zomato, prices range from ₹45 to ₹390.
Thoughtfully curated to honour fasting traditions while delighting the palate, the menu offers a complete experience — from wholesome Vrat thalis to flavour-packed chaats, light snacks, and indulgent mithai. At the heart of the offering is the Navratri Falahaari Vrat Thali, featuring Aloo Sabzi, Shahi Paneer, Petha ki Sabzi, Arbi ka Achar, Samak Rice, Kuttu Poori, and Samak Kheer, complemented by raita, salad, and crisp aloo chips.
For those seeking indulgence, the menu also includes smoky Adraki Paneer Tikka and Adraki Stuffed Aloo from the tandoor. Snack lovers can enjoy vrat-friendly twists on chaats such as Falahaari Laccha Tokri, Sabudana Aloo Tikki Chaat, Papdi Chaat, and Sabudana Pakori Chaat, all topped with Kuttu Atta Sev for authenticity. Lighter bites like Paneer Pakora, Aloo Bonda, Badam Cutlet, Peanut Cutlet, and Sabudana Pakora make perfect tea-time accompaniments.
No festive menu is complete without mithai, and Anand’s vrat specials include Rasgulla, Rasmalai, Samak Kheer, and Kalakand, blending purity and indulgence to end the fast on a sweet note.
This Navratri, fast with flavour and tradition, only at Anand Sweets.
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