Navarathri and its Significance

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October 15, 2020

NAVARATHRI AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE

Navarathri is a nine - days long Hindu festival that is celebrated every year in the autumn season. Though the festival of Navarathri is celebrated for different reasons with different rituals across the various parts of the Indian cultural sphere, the main theme of the festival remains same - victory of good over evil. The final day of the festival is called the Vijayadashami or Dussehra.

The word Navarathri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. These nine nights depict the battle that took place between Durga and demon Mahishasura. The nine days of Navarathri are solely dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine Avatars - the Navadurga. Each day is associated to an incarnation of the goddess.

SIGNIFICANCE

1st day of Navarathri when Kalash Sthapana is done. On this day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Shailputri and the color 'Grey' refers to the quality of the destruction of evil.

2nd day of Navarathri, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Brahmacharini and the color 'Orange' symbolisms tranquillity, brightness and knowledge.

3rd day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Chandraghanta and the color 'White' represents peace, serenity, calm and purity.

4th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Kushmanda and the color 'Red' symbolisms passion, auspiciousness as well as anger.

5th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Skanda Mata and the color 'Royal Blue' represents divine energy.

6th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Katyayani and the color 'Yellow' symbolises joy and cheerfulness.

7th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form of Kalaratri and the color 'Green' refers to the various aspects of Mother Nature and its nourishing qualities.