All that you wanted to know about the nine Navratri colours

India, with its beautiful tradition and cultures, is filled with vibrant festivals, and the energy of their celebrations. 

Now, as Navratri nears, everyone is getting busy with purchasing the best combinations of colours and buying dresses with intricate embroidery and other works. 

Navratri is a nine day Indian festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. A time to revere Goddess Durga when she killed the demon king Mahishashur, everyone gets busy celebrating this occasion with Dandiya which is held revering Lord Krishna who used to dance with the gopis during this time. Navratri is a one stop occasion for all to revel and rejoice. 

In the past few years, Navratri has become even more exciting with the Navratri colours dominating everyone's mind. So as people get ready with Navratri and solemnising the Ghata or the Holy Pot or the Garbo, many also get ready with the Navratri colours to be worn on these nine days. 

This year the first day of this auspicious nine day Indian festival Navratri begins on September 25. The Navratri colours for the nine days are as follows. 

September 25: Yellow
September 26: Green
September 27: Grey
September 28: Orange
September 29: White
September 30: Red
October 1: Royal Blue
October 2: Pink
October 3: Purple

Navratri colours enhance your participation in the celebrations, thus bringing about a feeling of oneness when you walk on the road. It is a wonderful sight to see similar attired colourful movements on the roads, in the trains and in public places. The first day is called Prathama. Then there is the second day, which is called Dwitiya and is called Chandra Darshan. The third day is called Tritiya. The fourth day is called Chaturthi and the fifth day is called Panchami. The sixth day is called Shashti and the seventh day is called Saptami. The eight day is called Ashtami and the ninth day Navami. Dassera falls on the tenth day. 

Festivals like Navratri imbibe in the people a spirit of unity and also bond minds together. Navratri is one such sacred festival which is celebrated across India in many ways. Nava means nine and ratri means nights. During this time, the supreme cosmic power is worshipped in the female form in the form of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Navratri colours increase the happiness that is related to the festival. 

This year in 2014, enjoy the bliss of wearing the right Navratri colours and share the spirit of joy and happiness.