As Navratri is around the corner, here is a quick snapshot of the significance of each day of Navratri and the meaning of colors associated with each day. This also captures different avatars of Maa Durga that are worshipped during Navratri
Every year, the whole country gear up to celebrate a nine-day-long Hindu festival – Navratri. Various parts of the country celebrate Navratri for different reasons, but the main theme of the celebration remains the same – the victory of good over evil. The final day of the festival is called Dussehra or Vijayadashami.
As the name – Navaratri itself signifies that it is the celebration of nine nights. These nine nights symbolize the battle between Durga and the devil Mahishasura. Each day is associated with a different Avatar of Durga. These nine Avatars are called the Navadurga. And to represent these different avatars, the devotees get dressed in a specific color each day of the Navratri.
Check out below the Navratri Color List & the significance of each day of Navratri!
Navratri Color List
DAY 1: GREY COLORÂ To Represent Destruction Of Evil
Tithi: Ghatasthapana/ Pratipada to worship Maa Durga in the form of Shailputri
Tithi Ghatasthapana/Pratipada is the first day of Navratri when Kalash Sthapana is done. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Shailputri. The significance of the color ‘Grey’ refers to the quality of the destruction of evil.
DAY 2:Â Â ORANGE COLOR To Represent Tranquility & Knowledge
Tithi: Dwitiya to worship Maa Durga in form of Brahmacharini
Tithi Dwitiya is the 2nd day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the form/avatar of Brahmacharini. The color ‘Orange’ symbolizes tranquillity, brightness, and knowledge
DAY 3:Â WHITE COLOR To Represent Peace & Purity
Tithi: Tritiya to worship Maa Durga in form of Chandraghanta
Tithi Tritiya is the 3rd day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Chandraghanta. The significance of the color ‘White’ represents peace, serenity, calm, and purity.
DAY 4: RED COLOR To Represent Passion & Anger
Tithi: Chaturthi to worship Maa Durga in form of Kushmanda
Tithi Chaturthi is the 4th day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Kushmanda. The significance of the color ‘Red’ represents passion, auspiciousness as well as anger.
DAY 5: ROYAL BLUE COLOR To Represent Divine Energy
Tithi: Panchami to worship Maa Durga in form of Skanda Mata
Tithi Panchami is the 5th day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Skanda Mata. The color ‘Royal Blue’ represents divine energy.
DAY 6:Â YELLOW COLOR To Represent Joy & Cheerfulness
Tithi: Sashti to worship Maa Durga in form of Katyayani
Tithi Sashti is the 6th day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Katyayani. The significance of the color ‘Yellow’ represents joy and cheerfulness.
DAY 7: SAPTAMI GREEN COLOR To Represent Mother Nature
Tithi: Saptami to worship Maa Durga in form of Kalaratri
Tithi Saptami is the 7th day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Kalaratri. The color ‘Green’ represents various aspects of Mother Nature and its nourishing qualities.
DAY 8: PEACOCK GREEN COLOR To Represent Desires & Wishes
Tithi: Ashtami to worship Maa Durga in form of Gauri
Tithi Ashtami is the 8th day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Gauri. The significance of the color ‘Peacock Green’ represents the desires and wishes that get fulfilled.
DAY 9:Â PURPLE COLOR To Represent Ambition, Goal & Energy
Tithi: Navmi to worship Maa Durga in form of Siddhidhatri
Tithi Navami is the 9th day of Navratri. This day marks the worshipping of Maa Durga in the avatar of Siddhidhatri. The color ‘Purple’ represents ambition, goal, and energy.
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At IFORHER, we wish you a peaceful and prosperous Navratri celebration!
