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One of the most auspicious festivals in the Hindu Calendar - Navratri - is here. This year, the nine-day festival will begin from October 17th and end on October 25th or 26th (depending upon muhurat) with Vijayadashami.
Worshippers will welcome Goddess Durga (in her different avatars) into their lives and pray to her for nine days at a stretch. The nine forms of Goddess Durga are - Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandharghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidathri.
Durga, who is also known as Kali and Shakti, represents female power and emancipation. The festival begins today with Kalash sthapna or ghatasthapna. It marks the beginning (first day) of Navratri. The Muhurat starts from 12:00 PM and ends at 12:47 PM, making it a total of 47 minutes.
But do you know what colour is supposed to be worn today and in the coming nine days? Do you also know the history and significance behind the colours? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's all you need to know...
1. Day 1 (October 17) - Grey
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Goddess Shailaputri is worshipped on the first day. Thus, grey is the colour of the day. It represents strength, peace and calm.
2. Day 2 (October 18) - Orange
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An incarnation of Parvati called Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day. Orange is worn as the day brings happiness, brightness and energy.
3. Day 3 (October 19) - White
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Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day (trithiya). Thus, white clothes are worn for purity, peace and prayer.
4. Day 4 (October 20) - Red
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Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of the festival. The colour red is worn to signify love, vigour and energy.
5. Day 5 (October 21) - Royal Blue
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Worshippers seek Goddess Skandamata's blessings on panchami. Thus, they wear royal blue for divine energy and more power.
6. Day 6 (October 22) - Yellow
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A form of Mahalaxmi, Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day, which falls on October 22 this year. Since she is one of the most violent gods, the colour yellow is suggested for brightness, vigour, energy and warmth.
7. Day 7 (October 23) - Green
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Maa Durga devotees worship Goddess Kalaratri on saptami and wear green to thank mother Earth for basics like nature, growth and new beginnings.
8. Day 8 (October 24) - Purple
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Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on the eight day of the festival. Since she blesses people with intelligence, ambition and peace, the colour for the day is purple.
9. Day 9 (October 25) - Peacock Green
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Goddess Siddhidhatri is worshipped during Navami puja and thus, peacock green is the colour to be worn.
