Navratri is one of the auspicious festivals of India, celebrated across the country. The term "Navratri' means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, where prayers are served to the goddess Durga for nine days. The festival is deeply rooted in Indian mythology and originated from the Vedic scriptures.
As we celebrate Navratri 2024, let's delve into the nine colours to wear on nine days and their importance.
Day 1: Red
The powerful colour Red is for the Day 4. It brings courage, enthusiasm and strength to you. Wear red attire to pray to goddess Durga.
Day 2: Royal Blue
The rich and graceful colour, Royal Blue, is for Day 5 of the Navratri celebration. The colour represents wisdom and brings enlightenment into your life. Wear the colour royal blue to embrace strength and energy.
Day 3: Yellow
Yellow is the colour for Day 6 of the festive celebration. The colour is bright and pure, which brings positivity and prosperity into your life. Wear a yellow saree or yellow kurta set for that day.
Day 4: Green
The 7th Day colour for the Navratri celebration is Green. The colour brings growth, creativity and prosperity. Adorne a green colour attire to embrace the energy of the goddess.
Day 5: Grey
The colour for Day 1 is Grey. The colour represents a new beginning, peace and purity. It also brings positivity into your life and removes all the negativity. Wear the colour Grey on the first day and start your celebration for Navratri.
Day 6: Orange
Orange is the colour for Day 2. The colour symbolizes strength and helps you fight challenges and problems in life. Wear an orange colour dress, saree or kurta to offer prayers.
Day 7: White
White is the colour for purity and peace in life. The Day 3 colour, white, brings harmony and serenity; wear white for the third-day celebration.
Day 8: Pink
The colour for the Day 8th celebration of Chaitra Navratri is Pink. The colour symbolizes soft, passion, and love. Wear something pink on the second last day of the Navratri festival
Day 9: Sky Blue
The last day and final day colour of the Chaitra Navratri is colour Sky Blue. The soft and bright colour represents calm, freedom and quiet. Wear a sky blue saree or traditional attire to workship the goddess Durga