Navratri 2024: Complete List of 9 Colors of Navratri and their Meanings

Navratri, the vibrant festival dedicated to Goddess Durga is around the corner and devotees are gearing up to celebrate these nine auspicious days with great devotion and devotion. This year, Shardiya Navratri will begin on October 3, 2024 and culminate with the celebration of Dussehra on October 12, 2024.

A fascinating aspect of this festival is the color set for each day, each with its own significance and spiritual significance. Wearing a particular color during Navratri is believed to enhance the festive mood and connect devotees with the divine energy of the Goddess. Scroll down to know more about the nine colors of Navratri and the meaning of each one! (Also read: Do you want to give the radiant Korean glass skin to Navratri? Try 8 simple beauty tips recommended by dermatologists )

Navratri Day 1: Orange (Shailaputri)

The 'Daughter of Mountains', Shailaputri, is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. As the first incarnation of the goddess Durga, she embodies purity and nature. Wearing orange on this day symbolizes a person with vibrant and warm characteristics. This vibrant color radiates positive energy and lifts the wearer's mood.

Navratri Day 2: Green (Brahmacharini)

The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, who represents the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. She is known for her rigorous penance to attract Lord Shiva as her husband. The color of the day is green, which symbolizes nature and evokes a feeling of growth, fertility, peace and serenity.

Navratri Day 3: Gray (Chandraghanta)

On the third day of Navratri, devotees worship Chandraghanta, who represents the married form of Goddess Parvati. Her name comes from the crescent moon that adorns her forehead, symbolizing serenity and beauty. The color of this day is gray, which symbolizes strength, resilience and the ability to overcome obstacles.

Navratri Day 4: Orange (Kushmanda)

The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. Worshiping by wearing orange on this day is believed to give warmth, exuberance and positivity to the devotee.

Navratri Day 5: White (Skandamata)

Skandamata is the fifth form of Goddess Durga, derived from two Sanskrit words: Skanda (the god of war) and Mata (meaning mother of Murugan). The color associated with this day is white, which symbolizes purity and innocence. Wearing white on this Monday is believed to help devotees become worthy of the blessings of the goddess.

Navratri Day 6: Red (Katyayani)

The sixth form of Goddess Durga is Katyayani, known for her fierce and powerful nature. The color associated with this day is red, which symbolizes passion, love and strength. Red is also the most preferred color of Chunri (a traditional shawl) which is offered to the goddess and symbolizes devotion and reverence.

Navratri Day 7: Royal Blue (Kalaratri)

The seventh form of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri, who is considered one of the destructive forms of Goddess Durga. On this day, believers wear royal blue, a color that symbolizes wealth, tranquility and depth. This color reflects the powerful yet calming nature of Maa Kaalratri.

Navratri Day 8: Pink (Mahagauri)

Mahagauri is the eighth form of Goddess Durga who is worshiped on Ashtami Tithi. Her name means “extremely white” and reflects her purity and beauty. The color associated with this day is pink and symbolizes universal love, affection and harmony. Wearing pink on this day promotes a feeling of compassion and connection and embodies Mahagauri's gentle and caring qualities.

Navratri Day 9: Purple (Siddhidatri)

The ninth form of Goddess Durga is Maa Siddhidatri, known as the giver of supernatural and meditative powers. The color associated with this day is purple and symbolizes luxury, grandeur and nobility. Worshiping Navdurga in purple is believed to bestow opulence, wealth and spiritual strength on devotees.