Navratri Day 6: Colour red channels power and passion

It's Day 6 of Navratri, and today we celebrate Goddess Katyayani with the bold and fierce colour red! Red signifies strength, passion, and vitality, making it a great colour for invoking the warrior goddess' blessings. Incorporating red into your Navratri celebrations, whether through home décor, bhog offerings, or your OOTD, will bring in that fire spirit to brighten the day.

Why red for Day 6?

Surrounding yourself with this brilliant colour represents power, vitality, and determination, which the goddess is believed to bestow to her devotees. Let's look at some innovative and creative ways to incorporate red into your Day 6 celebrations.

Red: The OG for festivals

Red is a vibrant colour, so why not go all out with it? Use roses or hibiscus flowers to create vibrant floral arrangements that exude the festive vibes. Add red torans with gold accents for a bit of flair. If you're into rangolis, make a statement with red rose petals or coloured powders, and add some gold glitter for extra shine.

?Need something new? Try a white rangoli with a red centrepiece—it will stand out and scream elegant vibes!

Set the scene with red lanterns or fairy lights to give your home a warm glow. And for the ultimate cosy atmosphere, place some red-scented candles (think rose or cinnamon) around your puja area. Believe me, it will feel divine.

Bhog offerings

Red-themed bhog offers are trendy and visually appealing. For a refreshing touch, add fruits such as pomegranate, red apples, and strawberries. For dessert, consider creating red velvet halwa or beetroot barfi—yes, we are getting creative here. To keep things OTT and festive, serve motichoor laddoos or saffron-dusted kesar peda.

For the savoury crowd, try red gravy paneer or Kashmiri dum aloo. If you want to be extra fancy, decorate your bhog with dried rose petals or edible gold foil.

?Red OOTD to slay all day

Whether it's a red saree with gold zari or a red lehenga pouring in sequins or mirror work, you'll undoubtedly be the star of your event. Not into traditional? Choose a crimson sharara or anarkali for a comfortable yet glamorous look. For a unique look, pair with striking gold accessories or oxidised silver jewellery.

Red-themed gifts FTW

If you want to give something thoughtful and on-theme, opt for crimson silk scarves or dupattas as offerings to the goddess or gifts for your dearest friends. Red glass bangles, red-scented candles (rose or sandalwood), and even homemade sweets like gulkand (rose petal jam)? will make you the talk of the town!

Want to be more sustainable? Red potted plants, such as Anthuriums or red hibiscus, not only look great, but they also provide prosperity and good vibes—ideal for promoting energy and growth.