Navratri 2014 : 9 (Nine) Days Dress Colour List You Should Wear

While I was taking a look at the calendar, it struck me that the colorful season of Navratri is just round the corner. As a kid, I was always fascinated with the ensemble of colors during this festive season. I remember standing by my window every night during Navratri and watch ladies don colorful ghagras and dresses, and going to play dandiya. However, I used to observe girls wearing similar-colored dresses. I remember asking my grandmother the reason for the same. Now, with this season just round the corner, I thought of penning down this piece of information for all of you.

Navratri colours 2014 - 9 Days Dress Colour list

Navratri Day 1 – Pratipada – Yellow – September 25th, 2014
Navratri Day 2 – Dwitiya – Green – September 26th, 2014
Navratri Day 3 – Tritiya – Grey – September 27th, 2014
Navratri Day 4 – Chaturthi – Orange – September 28th, 2014
Navratri Day 5 – Panchami – White – September 29th, 2014
Navratri Day 6 – Sashti – Red – September 30th, 2014
Navratri Day 7 – Saptami – Blue – October 1st, 2014
Navratri Day 8 – Ashtami – Pink – October 2nd, 2014
Navratri Day 9 – Navami – Violet – October 3rd, 2014

As most of us are aware, Goddess Durga has 9 incarnations. During the nine days of Navratri, these nine incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped. To celebrate these incarnations, each day the idol is dressed in one unique color. Worshippers showcase their love for the Goddess by dressing up in the similar color. This uniqueness of colors has enhanced the fun element of this eventful festival. Each of this color represents a particular quality of the Goddess. 

The nine colors that are unique to this festival are – Grey, Orange, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, and Pink. In certain places, the Devi is not dressed up in grey but blue is added to represent the grey color. However, aren’t you curious to know the exact meaning of these colors? I know, you surely are! Let us take a look at each of the above mentioned colors with the incarnation associated with it alongside the quality that it represents.

Grey: This color is associated with Maha Kali which means the ‘one who grants wishes’. 

Orange: Goddess Chamunda is the incarnation of the Devi which is associated with this color. Its meaning is ‘one who is courageous’.

White: The incarnation associated with this color is that of Goddess Parvati. Its meaning is the ‘one who has all the gunas (qualities)’.

Red: This color is associated with Goddess Durga who represent the ‘one who is always in action’.

Sky Blue: Goddess Bhuvaneshvari is the incarnation of the Devi, associated with this color. Its meaning is ‘one who represents illusion’.

Deep Blue: The incarnation associated with this color is that of Goddess Narayani. Its meaning is the ‘one who is good-natured’.

Royal Blue: This color is associated with Goddess Renuka Devi who represent the ‘one who inspires’.

Yellow: Goddess Saraswati is the incarnation associated with this color. Its meaning is the ‘one who works hard’.

Green: The incarnation associated with this color is that of Goddess Jagadamba. Its meaning is the ‘one who is nature’.

Parrot Green: This color is associated with Goddess Amba who represent the ‘one who is compassionate’.

Purple: Goddess Kushmada is the incarnation associated with this color. Its meaning is the ‘one who signifies beginnings’.

I am all set with my dresses of all the nine colors to celebrate this festival. You too get ready to celebrate this Navratri by being a part of these glitterati. I wish you all a very Happy Navratri. May Goddess Durga spread love and happiness in your lives!