Sharad Navratri 2023
Sharad Navratri 2023 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.
Sharad Navratri 2023 Date and Time
sharad-navratri-2023 begins on the first day of Ashwin lunar month with Ghatasthapana. Kalash, which is installed during Ghatasthapana, is immersed in water body on the tenth day.
sharad-navratri-2023 begins – Pratipada (1st day) of Ashwin (seventh lunar month) Shukla Paksha Navratri ends – Navami (9th day) of Ashwin Shukla Paksha
Maa Durga’s 9 avatars
Day 1 – Goddess Ghatasthapana, Shailaputri Puja
Day 2 – Goddess Brahmacharini Puja
Day 3 – Goddess Chandraghanta Puja
Day 4 – Goddess Kushmanda Puja
Day 5 – Goddess Upang Lalita Vrat, Skandamata Puja
Day 6 – Goddess Katyayani Puja
Day 7 – Goddess Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja
Day 8 – Goddess Mahashtami, Durgashtami, Kumari Puja, Mahagauri Puja
Day 9 – Goddess Maha Navami, Navami Homa, Siddhidatri Puja
Sharad-Navratri-2023 Nine Colors and its significance
A specific color has been assigned to each day of sharad-navratri-2023. Incorporating that particular color in your life during Navratri is considered auspicious. The first color of the Navratri is decided based on the weekday when Navratri begins and remaining 8 days follow a fixed cycle of colors. The order of the colours for sharad-navratri-2023 are according to Drik Panchang are as below .
| Navratri | Date | Colour | Significance |
| Day 1 | 15 October, 2023 Sunday |  Orange | Positivity, warmth and enthusiasm |
| Day 2 | 16 October, 2023 Monday |  White | Peace and serenity |
| Day 3 | 17 October, 2023 Tuesday |  Red | Love and Passion |
| Day 4 | 18 October, 2023 Wednesday |  Royal Blue | Richness and serenity |
| Day 5 | 19 October, 2023 Thursday |  Yellow | Joy and enthusiasm. |
| Day 6 | 20 October, 2023 Friday |  Green | New beginnings, nature, growth, and joy. |
| Day 7 | 21 October, 2023 Saturday |  Grey | to balanced emotions, sensible and sober nature |
| Day 8 | 22 October, 2023 Sunday |  Purple | Opulence and richness. |
| Day 8 | 23 October, 2023 Monday |  Peacock Green | Uniqueness, compassion, and individuality. |
Bhogs (Prasad) offers during Sharad Navratri 2023
Sharad Navratri 2023 celebrations include a plethora of religious activities that are performed to venerate Navdurga. One of these activities is the offering of specific prasad (Blog) to each form of Navdurga. As each avatar represents a distinct characteristic of Goddess Durga, different bhog is offered to different forms of Navdurga to seek their blessings.
Day 1:
Bhog of the Day: Cow ghee is offer to Maa Shailputri. It is believed to free one from all diseases.
Day 2:
Bhog of the Day: sugar is offered to Maa Brahmacharini to seek long lives for all the family members.
Day 3:
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:
Bhog of the Day: Malpua is offered to Maa Kushmanda to seek her blessings and increase one’s knowledge.
Day 5:
Bhog of the Day: Banana is offered to Maa Skandmata to keep the physique healthy.
Day 6:
Bhog of the Day: Honey is offered to Maa Katyayani to grant health and happiness.
Day 7:
Bhog of the Day: Jaggery is offered to Maa Kaalratri to protect us from evil powers.
Day 8:
Bhog of the Day: Coconut is offered to Maa Mahagauri is believed to bring peace and happiness to one’s home.
Day 9:
Bhog of the Day: Sesame is offered to Maa Siddhidatri to seek her blessings.
FAQ
When is Navratri 2023 Navami?
In ninth day of sharad-navratri 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 2023 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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