In recent years, it has become fun to dress up in a colour corresponding to the colour of the Devi’s garments. Did you know, though, that it is believed that each colour represents a particular guna (characteristic or quality) of the Devi?
In fact, colours, just like the mounts, are often associated with various Gods and Goddesses.
2013 Navratri Colours
| 9 Colours of Navratri 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Day | Colour |
| October 5th | Saturday / Pratipada | Grey |
| October 6th | Sunday / Dwitiya | Orange |
| October 7th | Monday / Tritiya | White |
| October 8th | Tuesday / Chaturthi | Red |
| October 9th | Wednesday / Panchami | Blue |
| October 10th | Thursday / Sashti | Yellow |
| October 11th | Friday / Saptami | Green |
| October 12th | Saturday / Ashtami | Purple |
| October 13th | Sunday / Navami / Vijayadasami | Pink |
In some places, the Devi's idol was not dressed in grey but also had a touch of blue, as seen in the photo below.
The table below shows some of the colours associated with various incarnations/names of Goddess Durga.
| Colour | Goddess | Representive Characteristic / Quality / Meaning of Name |
|---|---|---|
| Grey | Maha Kali or Bhairavi | One who grants wishes |
| Orange | Goddess Chamunda | One who is courageous |
| White | Goddess Parvati | One who has all the gunas |
| Red | Goddess Durga | One who is always in action |
| Sky Blue | Goddess Bhuvaneshvari | One who represents illusion |
| Deep Blue | Goddess Narayani | One who is good-natured (this Goddess is the consort of Lord Vishnu) |
| Royal Blue | Goddess Renuka Devi | One who inspires |
| Yellow | Goddess Saraswati | One who works hard |
| Green | Goddess Jagadamba | One who is Nature |
| Parrot Green | Goddess Amba | One who is compassionate (Amba means mother in Sanskrit) |
| Purple | Goddess Kushmanda | One who signifies beginnings |
Different people may associate a colour with a different Goddess, so the above table need not be considered as the ultimate referral.
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