Chaitra Navratri 2022 colours and their significance

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Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is just around the corner. 

Goddess Durga represents Shakti or feminine force. A legend associated with the birth of Goddess Durga suggests that the Mother Goddess possesses the combined powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva). Moreover, she was born to eliminate a demon named Mahishasura and hence referred to as Mahishasuramardini.

Her pictorial depiction shows her slaying Mahishasura with her trident. Mounted on a lion, Goddess Durga, endowed with ten hands, holds various weapons. Furthermore, the third eye adorns her forehead.

Interestingly, devotees worship Nava Durga during Navratri, and the nine forms of the Goddess are - Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri.

And interestingly, specific colours are associated with each of the nine days. Devotees often follow the colour code and choose their clothing for the celebrations accordingly. 

Chaitra Navratri 2022 colour

Day              Date            Navdurga form                           Colours

Day 1          April 2        Ghatasthapana                Grey. Grey symbolises the destruction of evil.
Pratipada                      & Shailputri Maa

Day 2        April 3          Brahmacharini Maa         Orange. Orange symbolises tranquility, brightness and knowledge.
Dwitiya    

Day 3         April 4         Chandraghanta Maa        White. White represents peace, serenity, calm and purity.
Tritiya    

Day 4         April 5          Kushmanda Maa             Red. Red symbolises passion, auspiciousness, and anger
Chaturthi                                                                 (that is required to uproot evil).

Day 5         April 6          Skanda Mata Maa             Royal Blue. Royal Blue represents divine energy.
Panchami    

Day 6         April 7           Katyayani Maa                 Yellow. Yellow colour symbolises joy and cheerfulness
Shashti    

Day 7         April 8           Kalaratri Maa                    Green. The colour green refers to the different aspects of Mother
Saptami                                                                     Nature and its nourishing qualities. It also symbolises fertility.

Day 8          April 9          Maha Gouri Maa               Peacock Green. Peacock Green represents individuality and uniqueness.
Ashtami    

Day 9         April 10         Siddhidatri Maa                Purple. Purple symbolises luxury and grandeur.
Navami