The festival of Navratri is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated in honor of Goddess “Maa Durga”. Navratri is a Sanskrit word, Nava means nine and Ratri means night. Navratri is celebrated twice a year.
Vasant (Chaitra) Navratri is celebrated in the month of March to April, Vasant means Spring. Sharad Navratri in September to October, Sharad means Autumn.
In the eastern and northeastern states, Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja in the glory of the warrior goddess, where she fights and wins after defeating Mahishasura, who was a buffalo demon in Hindu mythology.
Day Wise Colours, Bhog and Goddess We Worship:
Day 1: Goddess Shailputri:
In First the day of Navrati, is the day of Maa Shailputri- Daughter of the mountains.
Colour of The Day: White stands for peace and serenity
Bhog of the Day: Cow ghee is offer to Maa Shailputri. It is believed to free one from all diseases.
Day 2: Goddess Brahmacharini :
In Second day of Navrati, is the day of Maa Brahmacharini – Mother of devotion and penance.
Colour of The Day: Red which depicts for Love and Passion
Bhog of the Day: sugar is offered to Maa Brahmacharini to seek long lives for all the family members.
Day 3: Goddess Chandraghanta :
In Third day of Navrati, is the day of Maa Chandraghanta – Shakti form of Maa Durga.
Colour of The Day: Royal Blue stands for Richness and serenity
Bhog of the Day: Milk and milk products are offered to Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri to live a happy and peaceful life
Day 4: Goddess Kushmanda :
In Fourth day of Navrati, is the day of Maa Kushmanda – Maa Durga as ‘Mahashakti’.
Colour of The Day: Yellow stands for Joy and enthusiasm.
Bhog of the Day: Malpua is offered to Maa Kushmanda to seek her blessings and increase one’s knowledge.
Day 5: Goddess Skandmata :
In Fifth day of Navrati, is the day of Maa Skandmata – Maa Durga in her motherhood phase.
Colour of The Day: Green which depicts new beginnings, nature, growth, and joy.
Bhog of the Day: Banana is offered to Maa Skandmata to keep the physique healthy.
Day 6: Goddess Katyayani:
In Sixth day of Navrati, is the day of Maa Katyayani – Maa Durga as a warrior.
Colour of The Day: Grey which depicts to balanced emotions, sensible and sober nature
Bhog of the Day: Honey is offered to Maa Katyayani to grant health and happiness.
Day 7: Goddess Kaalratri :
In Seventh day of Navrati or Saptami, is the day of Maa Kaalratri -As auspiciousness and courage as a manifestation of Durga in her form of destruction.
Colour of The Day: Orange stands for Positivity, warmth and enthusiasm.
Bhog of the Day: Jaggery is offered to Maa Kaalratri to protect us from evil powers.
Day 8: Goddess Mahagauri:
In Eight day of Navrati or Ashtami, is the day of Maa Mahagauri -As Durga in her form of recovery.
Colour of The Day: Peacock Green stands for Uniqueness, compassion, and individuality.
Bhog of the Day: Coconut is offered to Maa Mahagauri is believed to bring peace and happiness to one’s home.
Day 9: Goddess Siddhidatri:
In ninth day of Navrati or final day, is the day of Maa Siddhidatri -As perfection, reaching the supreme form as Mahashakti.
Colour of The Day: Pink stands for kindness, affection and harmony.
Bhog of the Day: Sesame is offered to Maa Siddhidatri to seek her blessings.
- order of the colours for Navratri 2022 are according to Drik Panchang,
The last day of Sharad Navratri 2022 called Vijay Dashami is on Wednesday, 5 October 2022. On the 9th day of Navaratri (Vijay Dashami), people immerse Maa Durga idols (Durga Visarjan) in the river.
End of Navratri also marks the preparation for one of the most widely celebrated festivals, Diwali- the festival of lights, which is celebrated twenty days after the Dusshera.
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FAQ
When is Navratri 2022 Navami?
In ninth day of Navrati or final day, is the day of Maa Siddhidatri -As perfection, reaching the supreme form as Mahashakti. Some devotees perform Kanya Puja on Navami.
When is Navratri 2022 Ashtami?
In Eight day of Navrati or Ashtami, is the day of Maa Mahagauri -As Durga in her form of recovery.
Do Navratri colors change every year?
While they remain the same year after year, the order changes depending on when Navratri falls. Nine colours of Navrati are: yellow, green, grey, orange, white, red, royal blue, pink, and purple.
Who are the 9 Devis of Navratri?
Nine devis of Navratri are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalaratri, Mahagauri, Durga or ParaShakti.
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