Special Colors of Navadurga Festival

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 Indian festivals are very colorful and vibrant, none more so than Navratri, when people worship the Divine Mother. The festival is celebrated by undertaking a fast or spiritual penance, performing Poojas and Homas, preparing delicious food, singing, dancing, and wearing colorful dresses on each of the 9 days. Navratri honors the nine different aspects of the Supreme Goddess, also called Navadurga.

 

An intriguing aspect of Navratri is the designated color for each day. Each color has a unique significance and spiritual meaning. Devotees believe that wearing the color of the day can boost the festive spirit and help them connect with the divine energy of the Goddess being honoured on that day. 

 

Let us explore the meaning behind these colors:

 

First day (First Navratri) – Yellow


Goddess Shailaputri, meaning "daughter of the mountains," is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. She is the first incarnation of Goddess Durga and embodies purity and nature as well as strength and love. Yellow is the color for this day. It is a warm and vibrant color that radiates positive energy and uplifts one’s mood. Yellow also stands for the sun. It makes us feel optimistic and fresh. It also inspires us to think of new ideas and set new goals.

 

Second day (Second Navratri) – Green


The second day of Navratri honors Goddess Brahmacharini, who is the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. She performed strict penance to win Shiva as her husband. The color of the day is green, which represents nature, fertility, growth, peace, and serenity. Green also represents renewal. It helps us find inner peace and makes us more determined to achieve our goals.

 

Third day (Tritiya Navratri) – Grey


Devotees worship Chandraghanta on this day. She represents the married form of Parvati. Her name comes from the half-moon on her forehead, signifying serenity and beauty. The color of this day is grey, which stands for strength, stability, patience, endurance, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Chandraghanta has the ability to battle bad vibes. It helps clear our heads and enables us to confront problems.





 

Fourth day (Chaturtha Navratri) – Pink


The fourth day of Navratri honors Goddess Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. Pink is a cheerful and positive color.  Kushmanda brings things into being and spreads love. The color pink represents kindness and compassion. It helps you express your feelings and boosts your relationships.

 

Fifth day (Pancham Navratri) – Light Blue


Skandamata is derived from two Sanskrit words, Skanda (God of war) and Mata (mother of Skanda/Murugan). Light blue is the color of the day. Light blue color signifies wisdom and light. It helps us tap into our strength and understand ourselves.

 

Sixth day (Shashti Navratri) – Red


Goddess Katyayani, the 6th form of Durga, has a fierce and powerful nature. The color of the day is red, which signifies passion, energy, love, and strength. Red is also the color of the chunri (a scarf) offered to the Goddess. It symbolizes devotion and reverence. Goddess Katyayani is known for her strength and courage. Red gives us the courage to stand up for our beliefs and put our strength to good use.

 

Seventh day (Saptami Navratri) – White


The seventh day of Navratri celebrates Goddess Kalaratri, one of the destructive forms of Durga. Her strength helps us move from darkness to light. White, the color of the day, is about purity and innocence. It helps us cleanse ourselves and find balance. This day is about spiritual purity and getting rid of negativity.

 

Eighth Day (Ashtami Navratri) – Blue


Mahagauri is worshipped on the 8th day or Ashtami Tithi. Her name means "extremely white," representing purity and beauty. Blue is the color of the day. It signifies richness, tranquillity, and depth. It gives us power and makes us feel calm.

 

Ninth Day (Navmi Navratri) – Golden


Siddhidhatri is the 9th form of Goddess Durga. She bestows supernatural and meditative powers. Gold is the color of the day. It signifies victory, wealth, and joy, and the fruits of hard work.

 

Conclusion


Navratri colors have deep symbolism. They represent qualities of the Divine Feminine. Each of the nine days is associated with a particular color that represents themes like purity, compassion, energy, serenity, growth, and spiritual enlightenment. Wearing these colors on the designated days is believed to attract the Goddess' blessings. 

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