Containing 9 auspicious days, Navratri honours Goddess Durga, ending on the day of Dussehra. The much-awaited festival of the year, Navratri has specific colours for each day with significant spiritual meaning.
So, as we enter into the celebration of this year’s Shardiya Navratri, let’s learn about the meaning of each colour of Navratri.
Navratri Day 1: Yellow: The first day of Navratri honours the daughter of the mountains, Shailaputri who wears yellow, depicting all things good, happy, hopeful, and bright.
Navratri Day 2: Green: Dedicated to goddess Brahmacharini, the second incarnation of Goddess Durga, the 2nd day of the festival is all about green colour, signifying nature, growth, peace, and fertility.
Navratri Day 3: Grey: Chandraghanta, the married form of Goddess Parvati, is worshipped on this day. She wears grey which depicts balanced emotions.
Navratri Day 4: Orange: Mata Kushmanda, the creator of the Universe, is worshipped on the 4th day of the festival. She adorns orange which represents warmth, positive energy, and exuberance.
Navratri Day 5: White: The 5th day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata who wears white, symbolising purity, innocence, inner peace, and security.
Navratri Day 6: Red: Goddess Katyayani, the fierce and powerful, is worshipped on the 6th day of the festival. She wears red, depicting courage, success, passion, love, and strength.
Navratri Day 7: Royal blue: The 7th day of the festival honours Goddess Kalaratri who strands for liberation. Adorning royal blue, the goddess exudes a powerful yet calming aura while depicting richness and elegance.
Navratri Day 8: Pink: This day honours Goddess Mahagauri, the 8th incarnation of Goddess Durga. She wears pink, symbolizing universal love, harmony, and affection.
Navratri Day 9: Purple: The 9th and last day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri who wears gorgeous purple representing luxury, nobility, grandeur and enlightenment.