Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date-Wise Colours List:?The nine-day festival of Navratri or? Chaitra Navratri 2024 is here. With the arrival of the Maa Durga, the auspicious Devi Paksha begins. During Navratri, for the nine days, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. And devotees of the Mother Goddess shall observe a fast, perform puja and celebrate the nine manifestations of feminine power.
Interestingly, one of the aspects of the festival is that different colours are associated with each day. Therefore, people get dressed in the colour designated for each day to make the most of the Navratri festivities. Read on to know the Navratri 2024 colours with the dates significance and other details.
This year, the 9-day festival is starting on Tuesday, April 9 and comes to an end on Wednesday, April 17. Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific colour, symbolising different forms of Goddess Durga. The colours associated with specific forms of Goddess Durga hold immense importance for devotees.
During the nine days of Navratri, each day is associated with a specific colour that holds significance and represents one of the forms of Goddess Durga. The nine special colours of Navratri and their corresponding days are as follows:
On the first day, Maa Shailputri is worshipped. Wear red to honor Navratri, as it is the most common color offered to the goddess. Red signifies love and passion, and wearing it makes one feel more energetic and vibrant.
Goddess Brahmacharini's celestial aura, leading devotees to enlightenment, is reflected in royal blue. Wear this color on Wednesday to participate in Navratri festivities with style and grace. Royal blue represents contentment and prosperity.
Pay homage to Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of tranquility and peace, by wearing yellow on the third day of Navratri. Yellow attire brings happiness and optimism, making people feel cheerful all day long.
Symbolizing nature and growth, green evokes peace and serenity. Wear green on Friday to receive tranquility from Goddess Kushmanda. It also signifies new beginnings in life.
Goddess Skandamata is worshipped on this day, and grey represents balanced emotions, keeping one grounded. It's a perfect choice for those who prefer a subtle look during Navratri celebrations.
Wearing orange while worshipping Goddess Katyayani on Sunday brings warmth and exuberance. This color is full of positive energy, keeping the person cheerful throughout the day.
Symbolizing purity and innocence, white attire on Monday makes one worthy of Goddess Kalaratri's blessings, bringing inner peace and security.
On this day, wear pink to worship Maa Mahagauri. Pink represents peace, love, and care, adding charm and approachability to one's personality.
On the last day of Chaitra Navratri, wear sky blue to symbolize the vastness of the sky and broaden your perspectives and horizons. It represents unbounded nature and freedom.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 is approaching, starting on Tuesday, April 9th, and ending on Wednesday, April 17th. During this nine-day Hindu festival, many devotees observe fasting and perform pujas (prayers) dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date | Day | Navratri Day | Goddess Name | Colour |
---|---|---|---|---|
April 9 | Tuesday | Navratri Day 1 | Ghatasthapana Puja, Maa Shailputri | ? Red?? |
April 10 | Wednesday | Navratri Day 2 | Maa Brahmacharini | ? Dark Blue?? |
April 11 | Thursday | Navratri Day 3 | Maa Chandraghanta | ? Yellow?? |
April 12 | Friday | Navratri Day 4 | Maa Kushmanda | Green |
April 13 | Saturday | Navratri Day 5 | Skanda Mata | Grey |
April 14 | Sunday | Navratri Day 6 | Maa Katyayani | ? Orange?? |
April 15 | Monday | Navratri Day 7 | Maa Kaalratri | ? White?? |
April 16 | Tuesday | Navratri Day 8 | Durga Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri Puja | ? Pink?? |
April 17 | Wednesday | Navratri Day 9 | Rama Navami | ? Sky Blue?? |
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit?Indiatimes Events.