Navratri occurs four times a year, but only two—Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October)—are extensively celebrated with grandeur.
This year, Chaitra Navratri will begin on April 9 and last nine days. Chaitra Navratri begins on the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month. This year's Navratri will culminate with the arrival of Ram Navami.
Navratri is regarded as an auspicious festival since the goddess Durga vanquished and killed the monster Mahisasura, saving the world from evil power. Goddess Durga represents the divine forces, strength, and knowledge utilized to combat evil.
Every day of Navratri, a version of Goddess Durga is worshipped. One should aim to wear clothing in colors related to the days.
Here's everything you need to know about what colors to wear throughout the nine days of Navratri 2024.
Day 1: On the first day of Navratri, the goddess Shailputri is worshipped. Devi Shailputri has a strong preference for yellow. Wearing yellow on this day is believed to be lucky. This leads to the achievement of good fortune and delight.
Day 2: Devi Brahmacharini is adored on Navratri's second day. She prefers the color green, and it is thought that wearing green on the second day of Navratri will grant all of a person's requests.
Day 3: Goddess Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Goddess Durga and is adored on the third day of Navratri. Wearing brown clothing on this day is considered fortunate.
Day 4: Devi Kushmanda is worshipped on Navratri's fourth day. It is claimed that on this day, devotees should worship Devi Kushmanda while dressed in orange, which represents brightness, knowledge, and peace.
Day 5: On the fifth day of Navratri, people worship the goddess Skandmata. White clothing should be worn during worship because it denotes purity, and one should wear white.
Day 6: Devi Katyayani is revered on the sixth day of Navratri. Devi Katyayani is immensely fond of the color red. As a result, on this day, people should worship the goddess in red garments and ask for blessings.
Day 7: On the seventh day of Navratri, people worship Devi Kalratri. It is considered fortunate for devotees to worship Maa Kalratri in blue attire on this day.
Day 8: Ashtami is an important day of Navratri. Mahagauri, Maa Durga's eighth avatar, is honored on this day. Devotees should worship in modest pink attire, which reflects hope, self-improvement, and social upliftment.
Day 9: Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is honored on Navratri's ninth day. The worship of Siddhidatri, the daughter of all siddhis, holds unique significance. Wearing purple clothing on this day is considered fortunate.
Last Updated Apr 7, 2024, 12:52 PM IST