9 Colours for the 9 Days!

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The Navratri festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her 9 Avatars, for 9 consecutive nights. Navratri is one festival that is celebrated around the globe. 

The Puja of Navratri begins with the worship of Shailputri Maa and ends with Siddhidhatri Mata's Pooja. Dussehra falls on the 10th day and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra. 

Every year at Navratri, devotees are excited to know the list of NINE different COLOURS that they are supposed to wear on each day of the festival. 

Providing you a list of the nine colours for Navratri 2014 to be worn by devotees as well as Goddess Durga with their significance:

First Day – Ghatasthapana / Pratipada (25 September, 2014) – YELLOW

Shailaputri Maa is the first amongst Navadurga. On the first day of Navratri, this Goddess is dressed in a ‘Grey‘ saree at Ghatasthapana which is the installation of the earthen pot for Pooja through the 9 days. The colour to wear on the first day for devotees is ‘Yellow‘.

Second Day – Dwitiya (26 September, 2014) – GREEN

Bharmacharini is the second form of mother goddess and on the second day, it's believed that this goddess enlightens elegant forms with great power, divine and spiritual grace. The goddess is dressed in an ‘Orange’ attire. The colour of the day for the devotees is ‘Green‘.

Third Day – Tritiya (27 September, 2014) – GREY

Chandraghanta is the third appearance of the Goddess who symbolises peace, serenity, beauty and bravery. She is decorated with a ‘White‘ saree and on the third day of Navratri, Aswayuja Shukla Thadiya is done that is Gauri Vrata. Sindhoor Tritiya Sowbhagya Teej is observed on this day. ‘Grey‘ is the colour of the day for devotees.

Fourth Day – Chaturthi (28 September, 2014) – ORANGE

Kushmanda is the fourth form of the Goddess and she is mainly considered as the creator of the universe, draped in a ‘Red‘ coloured saree. On this day Bhouma Chaturthi is followed. The colour for the fourth day is ‘Orange‘.

Fifth Day – Panchami (29 September, 2014) – WHITE

Skandamata is a face of Maa Durga always known for demolishing the demons. She is dressed in a ‘Blue’ saree and on this day, the Upang Lalitha Gauri Vrata is observed. On the fifth day of Navratri that is known as Panchami, devotees are supposed to wear ‘White’.

Sixth Day – Shashti (30 September, 2014) – RED

Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is regarded as an avatar of Goddess Durga. She is dressed in ‘Yellow‘ attire on the sixth day of Navratri and when Maha Shashti is celebrated, devotees are supposed to wear ‘Red‘.

Seventh Day – Saptami – (1 October, 2014) – BLUE

Kaalratri is the seventh figure of Goddess Durga and is supposed to protect all her devotees from trouble and evil, granting them freedom and happiness. The Goddess on this day is supposed to be adorned in a ‘Green‘ coloured saree. Maha Saptami is the beginning of Utsava Puja and the colour of the day must be ‘Blue‘ for devotees.

Eighth Day – Ashtami (2 October, 2014) – PINK

Maha Gauri is worshipped on the eighth day and is regarded for forgiving her devotees’ sins and helping them to get purified. The Goddess is dressed in ‘Peacock Green‘ colour on Durga Ashtami. On this day, Saraswati Mata Puja is done whole-heartedly and ‘Pink‘ is regarded as the colour of the day for all.

Ninth Day/ Tenth Day – Navami / Dashmi /Dussehra (3 October, 2014) – PURPLE

Siddhidatri is the form of Maa Durga for the ninth day of Navratri and is known to have great supernatural powers. This miraculous goddess is dressed in ‘Purple‘ attire and Maha Navami puja is done. Kanya puja is also done on this auspicious day, giving importance to little girls. ‘Purple‘ is the colour of the day for ardent devotees as well. This year, Navami and Dashmi / Dussehra fall on the same day that is October 3.

Happy Navratri to all out there. Celebrate the 9 days in grandeur!