Chaitra Navratri 2024: Significance of the 9 Colours of Navratri Each Day

The auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, is around the corner. Devotees are excited to begin the 9-day festival season with joy and enthusiasm. During these nine days of Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga will be worshiped by Hindu devotees. Starting from April 9, the festivities will conclude on April 17 with the celebration of Ram Navami, according to Drik Panchang. It is believed that each of the nine forms of Maa Durga is associated with a different color which is considered auspicious. To preserve the significance, Hindu devotees participating in the festivities wear specific colors associated with the day during the nine days of Navratri.

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Start and End Date
This year, Chaitra Navratri is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 9 and end on Wednesday, April 17. Chaitra Navratri 2023 Tithi Calendar is as follows:

April 9 (Tuesday): Ghatasthapan, Ma Shailputri Puja
April 10 (Wednesday): Maa Brahmacharini Puja
April 11 (Thursday): Maa Chandraghanta Puja, Gauri Puja
April 12 (Friday): Maa Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi
April 13 (Saturday): Mata Skanda Puja, Nag Puja
April 14 (Sunday): Worship of Maa Katyayi
April 15 (Monday): Maha Saptami, Ma Kalratri Puja
April 16 (Tuesday): Durga Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri Puja
April 17 (Wednesday): Ram Navami, Navaratri Paran

Chaitra Navratri 2024: Nine colors and their significance
Navratri Day 1: Red
Ma Shailputri is worshiped on the first day. By wearing red, the color of chunri fills one with enthusiasm and vigor and symbolizes passion and love.

Navratri Day 2: Royal Blue
Dressing in royal blue color on Wednesday represents prosperity and peace with unmatched panache and elegance. It symbolizes purity, inner peace and blessings of the Goddess.

Navratri Day 3: Yellow
Yellow colored Thursday keeps one cheerful throughout the day with an unparalleled sense of optimism and joy. Celebrate the third day of Navratri by dressing in yellow and worshiping Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of peace and serenity.

Navratri Day 4: Green
On Friday embrace the color green, which symbolizes nature, new beginnings in life and evokes a sense of growth, fertility, peace and tranquility. Wear this color on this day, and may Kushmanda, the creator of the universe, grant you peace.

Navratri Day 5: Grey
Choose gray on the fifth day of Navratri for balanced emotions and a subtle style statement. This color keeps one down to earth and is perfect for those who want to participate in Navratri celebrations in a minimal-shade outfit.

Navratri Day 6: Orange
Sunday calls for an orange outfit, which represents qualities like warmth and enthusiasm. Worshiping in orange clothes resonates with positive energy, making you feel uplifted.

Navratri Day 7: White
Wear white on Monday to feel a sense of inner peace and security. Wearing white is synonymous with purity and innocence, showcasing elegance and opulence as you celebrate the nine-day festival.

Navratri Day 8: Pink
Goddess of grace and peace, Mahagauri is worshiped on the eighth day. Pink outfit for Tuesday adds charm to the personality and represents universal love, kindness, affection and harmony.

Navratri Day 9: Sky Blue
On the final day of Navratri, the sky blue adorns the attire symbolizing the vastness and limitless character of nature. The day celebrates Siddhidatri, the goddess of divinity and the sky blue color is perfect for broadening your horizons and vision.