Navratri Colours 2023 Importance:

The Auspicious occasion of Navratra brings with it an aura of new beginnings & new opportunities. All nine days of the Chaitra Navratri are dedicated to the worship of the nine avatars of Maa Durga or Goddess Shakti – Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. But did you know that each day of Chaitra Navratri is denoted with a specific colour. These nine colours of Navratri have great cultural and spiritual significance in Hindu mythology and have a deep relation with the festive celebration. They are also believed to have a significant influence on the mind, body, and soul, and people dress up in these colors on each day of the festival. Let’s take a look at what the colour of each day of Chaitra Navratri signifies.

Day 1 – Royal Blue
On the first day of Navratri, devotees worship Shailaputri, the daughter of the Himalayas. Royal Blue is the color for celebration for the day. This intense shade of blue has a regal connection to the British royal family. It symbolizes confidence, trust, and authority. The colour exudes elegance and royalty. It represents richness, royalty and tranquility.

Day 2 – Yellow
On the second day of Navratri, devotees pay homage to Brahmacharni. The colour of the day is “Yellow”; representing the hue of the sun, smiley faces, and sunflowers. It is considered to be the colour of joy, glory, harmony, and wisdom in many parts of the world.

Day 3 – Green
This day is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, who is known for her bravery and grace. It falls on a Friday and symbolises the divine blessing of tranquillity from the Goddess. The colour of nature has long been associated with permission and security. Evoke the blessings of spiritual knowledge, growth, fertility, peace and serenity.It also marks the holy beginnings of life.

Day 4 – Grey
Worshipping Goddess Kushmanda, who is known for her ability to create the universe with her divine smile. Representing her subtleness is the color Grey, a neutral and achromatic tone that has both positive and negative connotations. This colour balances all kinds of emotions energy and tranquility) and keeps the person grounded.

Day 5 – Orange
Goddess Skandamata, who is known for her motherly love and protection and so is the color Orange for its vibrance and warmth. The color orange, which represents enthusiasm, joy and excitement thus radiating the good aspects of a person.

Day 6 – White
Take the blessings of Goddess Katyayani, who is known for her warrior-like demeanor and strength and grace the color white. This is the lightest colour and the symbol of purity. This is also a sign of innocence. It gives you the inner peace and calmness you need, in order to overcome any obstacle in front of you.

Day 7 – Red
Goddess Kalaratri, who is known for her fierce and powerful nature as is the color Red. It also represents strength and power. Red which is generally believed to symbolize the passion & love, fills the devotees with vigour and vitality. The ‘chunri’ that is offered to the Goddess is also mostly red. Thus, Red is a special colour to wear during the 9 day long festivities.

Day 8 – Sky Blue
The Sky Blue, which represents beauty and creativity. This color is associated with the form of the Goddess Mahagauri, who is known for her purity and radiance. It also indicates a clear vision. It keeps you calm even during the long days of fasting. Wearing this colour means you are ready for ample opportunities. It also symbolizes the vastness and unbound character of nature.

Day 9 – Pink
On the final day of Navratri, we worship Goddess Siddhidatri, who is known for her spiritual powers and blessings. On this day, we worship Navdurga where the goddess is seen decked in Pink and who blesses the devotees with the supreme sense opulence and richness. Pink color combines the energy and vibrancy of red colour and royalty and stability of blue colour.

Now you know which colors are you visualizing for next 9 days to attract celestial vibes. Here’s wishing all our readers a very Happy Navratras. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga be with you and your loved ones during this auspicious festival of Navratri and help you find strength, courage, and wisdom to overcome all obstacles in life and achieve success and happiness in all your endeavors. Let us take this opportunity to reflect on the importance of perseverance, faith, and positivity in our lives and strive to be the best version of ourselves.