Navaratri is an annual Hindu festival observed in honour of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess. The nine-day festival of Navratri will be celebrated from September 22 to October 2 this year, concluding with Vijayadashami or Dussehra. During this period, devotees worship the nine forms of Maa Durga, revered together as the Navdurgas.
The nine forms of Maa Durga worshipped during Navratri are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. A unique feature of the festival is that each day is linked with a specific goddess and an auspicious colour.
Navratri 2025: Significance of each colour
- Navratri Day 1: White (Maa Shailaputri)
The colour white signifies purity and innocence. Wear white on this day to seek Maa Shailputri’s blessings and attain inner peace and security. - Navratri Day 2: Red (Maa Brahmacharini)
Red colour symbolises passion and love, and fills one with vitality and vigour. It is also the most preferred colour of Chunri that is offered to the Goddess. - Navratri Day 3: Blue (Maa Chandraghanta)
Blue represents richness, tranquillity, and depth. Wear this colour to worship Maa Chandraghanta, who represents the married form of Goddess Parvati. - Navratri Day 4: Yellow (Maa Chandraghanta)
Wear yellow on day 4 to enjoy Navratri festivities, as this shade is a warm colour that radiates positive energy and uplifts the spirit. Maa Chandraghanta’s name is derived from the half-moon adorning her forehead, symbolising serenity and beauty. - Navratri Day 5: Green (Maa Kushmanda)
The colour symbolises nature, new beginnings in life, and evokes a sense of growth, fertility, peace and serenity. By wearing green on this day, Goddess Kushmanda will bestow you with tranquillity. - Navratri Day 6: Grey (Maa Skandamata)
Grey represents balanced emotions and keeps the person down-to-earth. Wear this shade to worship Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga. - Navratri Day 7: Orange (Maa Katyayani)
Worshipping Goddess Katyayani, who is often depicted wearing the colour orange, will bestow the person with qualities such as warmth and exuberance. This colour is full of positive energy, keeping the person upbeat. - Navratri Day 8: Peacock green (Maa Kalaratri)
Peacock green symbolises qualities such as uniqueness, individuality, compassion, and freshness. - Navratri Day 9: Pink (Maa Mahagauri)
Pink represents universal love, affection and harmony. It is an attractive colour, and wearing it fosters a sense of compassion and connection. - Navratri Day 10: Red, orange (Maa Siddhidatri)
While orange represents the qualities of warmth, exuberance, and positivity, the colour red is associated with passion, love, and strength. Wear this shade to worship Maa Siddhidatri.
