The first day of Navratri is called Pratipada, and it is dedicated to the worship of Maa Shailputri. Maa Shailputri is the embodiment of the divine energy and power, and she is considered the absolute form of Mother Nature. On this day, devotees perform the Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana ritual, which involves installing a pot at a sanctified place at home and lighting a diya (lamp) for nine days near the pot. The color associated with the first day of Navratri is yellow, signifying happiness, positivity, and purity. Devotees seek Maa Shailputris blessings for strength, courage, and protection.