Shardiya Navratri 2024: Navaratri is just around the corner, starting on October 3 and going on till October 11, 2024—and let’s be honest, nobody wants to miss out on the fun or the fashion! From the nights of dandiya and garba to the last day of Vijayadashami on October 12, it’s time to plan your outfit. (Spoiler:…we even have a special Vijayadashami dress!)
Each day of Shardiya Navratri (Navaratri means nine nights) celebrates a different avatar of Goddess Durga, each of whom represents unique powers, emotions, and personalities—a great opportunity to show off your fashion sense while staying rooted in tradition.
What are the names and colors of the goddesses on the 9 days of Shardiya Navratri?
Here is a brief list of the 9 days and dates of Navratri 2024, which colour clothes to wear and which goddess to worship:
- Day 1 – 3rd October 2024 – Thursday – Shailaputri – Yellow
- Day 2 – 4th October 2024 – Friday – Brahmacharini – Green / Purple
- Day 3 – 5th October 2024 – Saturday – Chandraghanta – Gray / Deep Blue
- Day 4 – 6th October 2024 – Sunday – Kushmanda – Red / Orange
- Day 5 – 7th October 2024 – Monday – Skandamata – White / Sky Blue
- Day 6 – 8th October 2024 – Tuesday – Katyayani – Orange / Red
- Day 7 – 9th October 2024 – Wednesday – Kalaratri – Blue / Green
- Day 8 – 10th October 2024 – Thursday – Mahagauri – Saffron / Yellow
- Day 9 – 11 October 2024 – Friday – Maa Siddhidatri – Pink / Bright
Wear these colors on the first day
The first day of Navratri will fall on October 3, Thursday and if you wear yellow clothes on this day, it will be very auspicious for you. Yellow color is considered to be a symbol of unparalleled optimism and happiness and if you wear clothes of these colors on the first day, the blessings of Goddess Durga will be with you throughout the year.
Wear these colors on the second day
Green color symbolizes nature and it signifies growth, creating a sense of fertility and peace. The second day of Sharadiya Navratri is falling on Friday, October 4 and if you wear green clothes and worship Maa on this day, you will get special blessings from Maa. Green color provides peace. It is a color that represents a new beginning in life.
Wear these colors on the third day
On the third day of Shardiya Navratri, you are advised to wear gray clothes. The third day of Sharad Navratri will fall on Saturday, October 5. The gray color represents balanced emotions and encourages the person to stay grounded. Also, you can wear sky blue clothes on this day as it is the day of Saturn and this day is Saturday.
Wear these colors on the fourth day
The fourth day of Shardiya Navratri will fall on Sunday, October 6, and being a Sunday, it is also associated with the energy of the sun. If you wear orange or yellow clothes on this day, then you should wear these colors. Wearing colorful clothes and worshiping Goddess Durga brings qualities like enthusiasm in a person. This color is full of positive energy and keeps the person excited.
Wear these colors on the fifth day
The fifth day of Shardiya Navratri falls on Monday, October 7, 2024, and this day is also the day of Lord Shiva, so if you worship Goddess Durga wearing white clothes on this day, it may be fruitful for you. White color is synonymous with purity and innocence. To get the blessings of the Goddess and experience a sense of inner peace and security, wear white clothes on Monday, the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri.
Wear these colors on the sixth day
The sixth day of Shardiya Navratri is falling on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. It is believed that red is the color of Navratri and it inspires the energy of the sun, so you should wear red clothes on this day. Wear red color for your Navratri celebrations on Tuesday, the sixth day of Navratri this year.
The colour red symbolizes passion and love and is also associated with Goddess Durga. It is also the most preferred color of the chunari offered to the Goddess. This color can fill a person with enthusiasm and vigor.
Wear these colors on the seventh day
The seventh day of Shardiya Navratri is on 9 October 2024, Wednesday and if you wear royal blue on this day. If you wear blue clothes then it can be fruitful for you. Blue color represents prosperity and peace, so by wearing this color and performing Navratri Puja, you can get special benefits.
Wear these colors on the eighth day
The eighth day of Shardiya Navratri will fall on Thursday, 10 October 2024 and if you wear pink clothes on this day, happiness will remain in your life. The pink color symbolizes universal love, affection and harmony. It is an attractive color and when you wear this color, your look also looks attractive.
Wear these colors on the ninth day of
The ninth day of Navratri will fall on 11 October 2024, Friday and on this day you should wear purple clothes. This is recommended. Purple is the color associated with splendor and nobility. Worshiping Navdurga on the Navami tithi wearing purple clothes blesses the devotees with opulence and prosperity.
