While there are four types of Navaratri that mark the beginning of every season, Sharad Navratri is said to be the biggest celebration, followed by Chaitra Navratri in March. The nine-day celebration is filled with various fun festivities and rituals. In fact, for Sharad Navratri, each of the nine days is believed to correspond to a different colour. Navratri 2022 Dates & List of Colours PDF for Free Download Online: Date-Wise 9 Colour Dress To Wear on Nine Days, Get Full Calendar and Significance of Each Color.
This year, the Maha Saptami of Shardiya Navratri will be observed on October 12, which is today. Saptami is the day when the most fierce form of Navdurga is celebrated and worshipped, the Goddess of power, Maa Kalaratri.
October 7 marks the first day of the nine-day festival, Navratri which is a celebration of the mighty valour of Goddess and all her different avatars. The festival defines Goddess Durga s victory as she defeated the demon Mahishasur.
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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.