Navratri 2021: The nine colours of Navratri and their significance

The festival of Navratri holds special importance in Hindu mythology. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show all over the country. There are four seasonal Navratris celebrated throughout the year, among which the Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in the month of March-April. This festival will begin on 13th April till 22nd April.

As the nine-days festivities begins, here is a list of colours dedicated to each day and their importance. Wearing the colours according to the days brings in peace and harmony and you feel devoted and calm.

Navratri Day 1: Orange

Day one of the Navratri begins with a bright and vibrant colour, orange. The colour signifies energy and happiness. On this day, the Hindu Goddess Mata Shailputri, the daughter of mountains also known as Parvati, Bhavani and Hemavati is worshipped. The goddess Shailputri is depicted with two hands and has a crescent moon on her forehead.

Navratri Day 2: White

The colour of Day 2 of Navratri is white. On this day, Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped. The white colour signifies purity, peace and meditation. Mata Brahmacharini also wears a white dress and has a rosary in her right hand and Kamandala in her left hand. She signifies loyalty and wisdom. This goddess is the epitome of love.

Navratri Day 3: Red

On this day people wear Red, the colour that signifies beauty and fearlessness. The day worships Goddess Chandraganta, who rewards people with her bravery, grace and courage.

Navratri Day 4: Royal blue

The colour of Day 4 of Navratri is royal blue. The colour signifies good health and prosperity. On this day, Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped. Goddess Kushmanda has eight hands and thus is also known as Ashtabhuja Devi.

Navratri Day 5: Yellow

The colour of Day 5 is yellow. The colour stands for happiness and brightness. On this day Goddess Skandmata is worshipped and is also known as the mother of Lord Kartikey or Skanda.

Navratri Day 6: Green

Green colour signifies new beginnings and growth. Hindus worship Goddess Katyayani on this day and she is seen as the slayer of tyrannical demon Mahisasura.

Navratri Day 7: Grey

The colour of this day is grey, which stands for the strength of transforming. Hindus worship Goddess Kalaratri on this day. The goddess is believed to be the destroyer of all demons, negative energies, evil spirits and ghosts. The goddess is also known as Shubankari due to the belief that she always provides auspicious results to her devotees.

Navratri Day 8: Purple

Day eight of Navratri is the day of Kanjak. The day is celebrated by feeding small girls who are considered to be the avatar of the goddess. The colour signifies the power of intellect and peace. Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on this day, who has the power to fulfil all the desires of her devotees. It's said the one who worships this goddess gets relief from all the sufferings in life.

Navratri 9: Peacock green

Day 9 is the last day of the Navratri festival. The day is called Navami . Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped on this day. Peacock green is the colour of this day. It is believed that one side of Lord Shiva's body is that of Goddess Siddhidatri. Therefore, he is known by the name of Ardhanarishwar. As per the scriptures, Lord Shiva attained all the siddhis by worshipping this Goddess.