The auspicious Hindu festival of Navratri is dedicated to the mother goddess who is worshipped in each of her nine forms. As with most pan-Indian festivals, Navratri is celebrated differently in different parts of the country with rituals varying from state to state. One of the customs, practiced predominantly in Maharashtra and Gujarat, is that of wearing a different color on each day of Navratri. The nine-days celebration is one has much singing and dancing.
Do you know that each colour signifies something during the 9 days of the festival? The blog highlights the significance of the nine hues in Navratri by Modern Muse, continue reading to know about it.
1. First Day (Red Colour) The 1st day of Navratri is called - "Pratipada". On this day, Goddess Durga is revered to as Shailputri, which means "Daughter of the Mountains". This is the very form in which Devi Durga is regarded and worshipped as the companion of Lord Shiva. The red colour for the Pratipada day portrays vigour and action. This energetic colour brings warmth and is a perfect way to prep up for Navratri.
2. Second Day (Royal Blue) The goddess assumes the form of Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri. In this form, she grants happiness and prosperity with spiritual grace. The blue of the peacock feather is the colour of this day. It is synonymous with with a calm yet powerful energy.
3. Third Day (Yellow) On the third day (or Tritiya), Devi Durga is worshipped in the Chandraghanta form. In this form, Durga boasts a half moon on her forehead, which depicts bravery and beauty. Chandraghanta stands for vigour to battle against the demons. Yellow is the colour of the third day, which is a vivacious colour and can pep up everyone's mood.
4. Fourth Day (Green) On the fourth day or Chathurthi, Devi Durga takes the Kushmanda form. The colour of this day is green. According to Hindu mythology, the goddess assumes the form of Kushmanda on this day. It is believed that Kushmanda created the universe through a bout of laughter and made it verdant with vegetation, hence the green colour.
5. Fifth Day (Grey) On the fifth day (or Panchami) of Navratri, Devi Durga assumes the "Skand Maata" avatar. On this day, the Goddess appears with baby Karthik (Lord) in her mighty arms. The grey colour represents a vulnerable mother who can become a storm cloud whenever it is needed to safeguard her baby from any kind of danger.
6. Sixth Day (Orange) On the 6th day or Shasthi, The goddess represents the form of Katyayani on the sixth day. As the story in the scriptures go, a sage named Kata performed a penance as he wished to have the goddess in the form of his own daughter. The goddess, moved by his devotion, granted him his boon. She was born as Kata, dressed in orange exhibiting immense courage.
7. Seventh Day (White) The 7th day or Saptami of Navratri is dedicated to the "Kalratri" form of Devi Durga. This is supposed to be the most violent form of the Goddess. On Saptami, the Goddess appears in a white colour attire with a lot of rage in her fiery eyes. The white colour portrays prayer and peace, and ensures the devotees that the Goddess will protect them from harm.
8. Eighth Day (Pink) An epitome of beauty and grace, the goddess is dressed in pink on the eighth day of the festival. She is said to destroy all the sins of time. The colour pink denotes hope and a fresh start.
9. Ninth Day (Light Blue) On Navami, or the 9th day of Navratri, Devi Durga assumes the "Siddhidatri" form. She dresses up in sky blue colour on this day. The Siddhidatri form is believed to have supernatural curing powers. The light blue colour portrays an admiration towards the nature's beauty.
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