What is Navratri? Learn About the Significance of This Hindu Festival

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Navratri is considered an auspicious nine day-long festival. During this festival, people worship Goddess Durga and her forms. Apart from worshipping Goddess Durga, there is also significance of colours during these nine days. Tap to see.

DAY 1 SHAILPUTRI- COLOUR PINK

The festival of Navratri starts with the colour pink. It said that Goddess Shailputri is dressed in pink colour and devotees are advised to offer Pink Flowers to the goddess.

DAY 2 BRAHAMACHARINI- COLOUR WHITE

Goddess Brahamacharini penances for lord Shiva and during these whole years, she wears white clothes, which represent peace and celibacy. It is advised to offer mogra flowers to the goddess.

DAY 3 CHANDRAGHANTA- COLOUR RED

Maa Chandraghanta wears red clothes representing strength and courage. Devotees must offer red flowers to the goddess

DAY 4 KUSHMANDA- COLOUR ORANGE

The vibrant colour orange represents energy and power. Goddess Kushmanda is a source of light so this colour is devoted to her. One should offer daisy flowers to the goddess.

DAV 5 SKANDMATA - COLOUR VELLOW

Skandmata loves wearing yellow and this colour represents the nurturing nature of the mother. One is advised to offer yellow clothes or flowers to the Goddess.

DAY 6 KATYAVANI - COLOUR MAROON

Maa Katyayani loves Wearing maroon, this colour represents dedication and willpower. Devotees are advised to offer maroon-coloured flowers and clothes to the goddess on the sixth day of Navratri.

DAV 7 KAALRATRI- COLOUR NAVY BLUE

Navy blue colour is devoted to Mad Kalratri and it is believed that the one who offers navy blue colour clothes and flowers to the goddess, gets rid of evil forces and enemies

DAV 9 SIDOHIDATRI - COLOUR BEIGE

Mahagauri is fond of the green colour as she purifies her heart and soul. One who offers green clothes and worships her gets blessed with marital happiness.

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