Navratri is the festival that adores Goddess Durga and Her various forms. All Her Avatars are the epitomes of strength. All these nine goddesses (NavDurga) have killed the most dangerous demons of all times. During this period, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped as three different manifestations of Shakti, or cosmic energy.
The two festive Navratris - Vasant Navratri and the Sharad Navratri- are indelible parts of the Indian culture. The word Navratri literally translates to 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, named after the holy period. Sharad Navratri is followed by the festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashmi and the festival of lights Diwali or Deepawali.
The first day of Navratri 2021 is called Pratipada and is dedicated to Shailaputri or daughter of the mountain. The holy colour of the day is yellow.
Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. The colour of the day is green.
Chaturthi or the fourth day of Sharad Navratri celebrates Goddess Kushmunda, who represents generous endowment of vegetation on Earth. The holy colour of the day is grey.
Goddess Skandmata is worshipped on day 5 or Panchami. The holy colour of the day is orange.
Sixth day is the day of Goddess Katyayani- the warrior Goddess with four hands. The holy colour of the day is white.
Saptami or seventh day of Navratri is the day of Goddess Kalaratri- the most ferocious form of Goddess Durga. The colour of the day is red.
Ashtami is a special day in the nine-day period, when nine pre-pubescent girls are invited to Hindu households and fed a special prasad. The Goddess Mahagauri reigns supreme on this day and the holy colour of the day is Royal blue.
The ninth day Navami of Sharad Navratri celebrates the Goddess Siddhidaatri, commonly known as Saraswati. The name Siddhidaatri literally means the giver of siddhi or enlightenment. The colour of the day is pink.
Tenth day also known as Dussehra or Vijay Dashami, the colour of this special day is Purple.
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Posted on Monday July 01, 2019
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Posted on Monday July 01, 2019
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