Navratri 2024: The Colors of Days 5 to 9 and Their Role in the Celebration of Goddess Durga

Navratri is a vibrant and widely celebrated Hindu festival that honors the divine feminine energy through the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine different forms. This nine-day event not only marks a time of spiritual reflection and devotion but also brings communities together in celebration, showcasing cultural traditions and rituals that vary across different regions of India. Observed during the lunar month of Ashwin, Navratri is a time filled with joy, dance, and religious fervor, making it one of the most cherished festivals in the Hindu calendar.

Each day of Navratri is linked to a specific color that carries symbolic significance. Let’s explore the colors associated with the most important days of the festival.

Day 5: October 7

Goddess: Maa Skandamata

Navratri Color: White

White symbolizes peace and purity on this day. Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya, embodies maternal love, nurturing, and tranquility, and is worshipped today.

Here are the timings for the fifth day of Navratri, as per Drik Panchang:

Navratri 2024 Day 5: Puja timings and rituals

Brahma Muhurat: 04:40 AM to 05:29 AM

Pratah Sandhya: 05:04 AM to 06:18 AM

Abhiji Muhurat: 11:46 AM to 12:33 PM

Vijaya Muhurat: 02:06 PM to 02:53 PM

Godhuli Muhurat: 06:01 PM to 06:25 PM

Day 6: October 8

Goddess: Maa Katyayani

Navratri Color: Red

Red represents power and passion, which is the theme for the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri. On this day, Goddess Katyayani is worshipped. She is a fierce form of Durga, symbolizing strength and courage.

Day 7: October 9  

Goddess: Maa Kalaratri  

Navratri Colour: Royal Blue  

Royal blue symbolizes royalty, elegance, and wealth, and it is associated with the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri. On this day, Goddess Kalaratri is worshipped. She is regarded as the destroyer of darkness and ignorance, embodying power and protection.

Day 8: October 10  

Goddess: Maa Mahagauri  

Navratri Colour: Pink  

Pink symbolizes compassion, harmony, and love, which is associated with Day eight of Shardiya Navratri. On this day, Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped. She signifies purity and beauty.

Day 9: October 11  

Goddess: Maa Siddhidatri  

Navratri Colour: Purple  

Purple is a symbol of spirituality, ambition, and prosperity, associated with the final day of Navratri. Day nine is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, who is linked to supernatural powers and spiritual enlightenment.