How are Navratri colours decided and why do they change every year?
The first colour of the Navratri is decided based on the week day when the festival begins or when Ghatsthapna or Pratipada falls. The remaining eight days then follow a fixed cycle of colors. Each day is dedicated to one particular form of Goddess Durga. Here’s a look at nine different colours to be worn on each day of Navratri 2017.
Navratri Colour of Day 1 – Yellow – Shailputri Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 2 – Green- Brahmacharini Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 3 – Grey – Chandraghanta Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 4 – Orange – Kushmanda Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 5 – White – Skandamata Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 6 – Red – Katyayani Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 7 – Royal Blue – Kalaratri Puja
Navratri Colour of Day 8 – Pink – Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri PujaNavratri
Navratri Colour of Day 9 – Purple – Mahisasuramardini
The festival of Sharad Navratri is about the victory of good over evil. Goddess Durga killed the mighty demon king, Mahishasura when all Gods failed to save the universe from his tyranny.
