During Chaitra Navratri, Hindus wear specific colors daily to symbolize Goddess Durga’s nine forms. See colors and their significance according to the day.
The 9-day auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri is just around the corner and we can’t wait to celebrate this vibrant festival. The nine-day festival begins with Ghatasthapana and ends with Rama Navami, the day of Lord Rama’s birth.
Although there are four Navratris in a year, the Hindu lunar year begins on the first day of the month of Chaitra, which is celebrated as Chaitra Navratri. This year’s celebrations will begin on April 9, 2024, and will continue till April 17.
During these nine days, Hindu devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine incarnations, which are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri.
Color and significance according to the day of Chaitra Navratri
During the nine days of Navratri, Hindu devotees believe that each of the nine forms of Goddess Durga is associated with a particular color that symbolizes good fortune. To honor this significance, participants in the celebration usually wear the particular color associated with each day.
Know the colors and their importance according to the day
Day 1: Red
Mother Shailputri is worshiped on the first day. Wear red color on this day to commemorate Navratri. Apart from being the most popular color of chunari offered to the Goddess, red color represents love and passion. A person wearing this color is considered more energetic and lively.
Day 2: Royal Blue
The divine aura of Goddess Brahmacharini, who dispels ignorance and darkness and leads her devotees to knowledge, is reflected in the royal blue color. On Wednesday, wear royal blue to participate in the Navratri festivities with unmatched style and grace. Royal blue is an attractive shade of blue that represents contentment and prosperity.
Day 3: Yellow
Wear yellow clothes to celebrate the third day of Navratri and pay homage to Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of peace and tranquility. When a person wears yellow color he feels happy with an incomparable feeling of optimism and enthusiasm throughout the day. Such warm colors keep people happy all day long.
Day 4: Green
Green symbolizes nature and creates feelings of growth, fertility, peace, and tranquility. Wear green color on Friday and may Goddess Kushmanda grant you peace. The green color is also the color of new beginnings in life.
Day 5: Grey
Goddess Skandamata is worshiped on this day and gray color is associated with this day, which represents balanced emotions and keeps the person grounded. For individuals who want to wear a light-colored look while participating in the Navratri festivities, this is the right color to wear.
Day 6: Orange
Worshiping Goddess Katyayani by wearing orange color on Sunday gives qualities like warmth and enthusiasm to the person. This color is full of positive energy and keeps the person happy.
Day 7: White
White color is synonymous with purity and innocence. Wear white color on Monday to deserve the blessings of Goddess Kaalratri and experience a sense of inner peace and security.
Day 8: Pink
Wear pink color on this day to worship Mother Mahagauri. Pink color represents peace, love, and care for everyone. This lovely color gives a charming and attractive look to a person, and also adds a lot of charm to their personality.
Day 9: Sky Blue
On the last day of Chitra Navratri, wear a sky blue color as it is directly related to the sky and symbolizes vastness and limitless nature. Wear this color on the second Wednesday of Navratri to broaden your outlook and horizons.