Shardiya Navratri 2023: Nine Colours for Nine Days and Their Spiritual Significance

SHARDIYA NAVRATRI 2023: The festival of Navratri is celebrated cross India and it culminates with Dussehra. Central to this celebration is the worship of Goddess Durga, the divine feminine force that symbolises strength, courage, and protection. Each of the nine forms of Maa Durga is associated with a distinct colour. These nine colours signify different virtues of the goddess.

During Navratri, devotees dress in specific colours each day to seek Maa Durga’s blessings. As we celebrate Navratri and worship Maa Durga in her various avatars, let us also reflect on the qualities and attributes associated with each colour.

Day 1: Pratipada – Oranga (Shailaputri)

The first day of Navratri marks the worship of Shailaputri, the daughter of the mountains. Orange signifies the energy and enthusiasm of a new dawn, with the promise of a fresh beginning.

Day 2: Dwitiya – White (Brahmacharini)

Brahmacharini, worshipped on the second day, represents the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. White is a colour of energy, learning, and intellect. It signifies the blossoming of knowledge and spirituality.

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Day 3: Tritiya – Red (Chandraghanta)

Chandraghanta, the goddess of peace and serenity, is honoured on the third day.

Day 4: Chaturthi – Royal blue (Kushmanda)

The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. Royal Blue symbolises strength, calmness and the vastness of the mountains. It signifies the beginning of the festival and the commencement of a journey into spirituality.

Day 5: Panchami – Yellow (Skandamata)

On the fifth day, devotees worship Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya. Yellow signifies the energy and enthusiasm of a new dawn, with the promise of a fresh beginning.

Day 6: Shashthi – Green (Katyayani)

The warrior goddess Katyayani, worshipped on the sixth day, symbolizes purity and strength. White represents the purity of intention, the destruction of ignorance, and the path to righteousness. Green is a symbol of fertility, growth, and the harmony that arises from balance. It signifies hope and optimism.

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Day 7: Saptami – Grey (Kalaratri)

Kalaratri, the fierce goddess, is honored on the seventh day.Grey represents the subtlety of creation, the vast expanse of the cosmos and the strength to face life’s challenges.

Day 8: Ashtami – Purple (Mahagauri)

Mahagauri, the goddess of grace and serenity, is worshipped on the eighth day. Purple represents the calmness of the soul, the promise of a new beginning, and the peaceful transition into higher consciousness.

Day 9: Navami – Peacock Green (Siddhidatri)

The final day of Navratri celebrates Siddhidatri, the goddess of divinity. Peacock Green signifies the realization of spiritual potential, the emergence of inner strength, and the fulfillment of spiritual desires.