The Hindu's Holy Festival of Navaratri Began on Thursday

 

The Holy Festival of Navaratri began on Thursday across the globe. The festival to worship Goddess Durga falls from September 25 to October 3.This Festival is celebrated for Nine Nights and most importantly Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped by Millions of Hindus .They fast,pray and dance and restrict diet to fruits and vegetables to please the goddess during this Navaratri Festival Season and all the temples are thronged with devotees.

The First Day of  Navaratri begins with worshipping of Shailputri Maa and culminates on the tenth day, known as Dussehra,by worshipping Siddhidhatri Mata which marks the victory of good over evil.

Navratri Festival

The Specialities and Importance of Nine Days are Mentioned Below

First Day – Ghatasthapana / Pratipada (25 September, 2014) – YELLOW

Shailaputri Maa is the first amongst Navadurga which is worshipped. On the first day of Navaratri, this Goddess is dressed in a ‘Grey‘ saree and on Ghatasthapana which is done that is installation of earthen pot. The colour to wear on the first day for devotees is ‘Yellow‘.

Second Day – Dwitiya (26 September, 2014) – GREEN

Bharmacharini is the second form of mother goddess which is worshipped on the second day. It is believed that this goddess enlightens elegant forms with great power, divine and spiritual grace. The goddess is dressed in ‘Orange’ attire. The colour of the day for devotees to wear on this auspicious day is ‘Green‘.

Third Day – Tritiya (27 September, 2014) – GREY

Chandraghanta is the third appearance of the goddess who symbolises peace, serenity, beauty and bravery in one’s life. She is decorated with a ‘White‘ saree and on the third day of Navaratri. Aswayuja Shukla Thadiya is done that is Gauri Vrata. Sindhoor Tritiya Sowbhagya Teej is observed on this day. ‘Grey‘ is the colour of the day for devotees.

Fourth Day – Chaturthi (28 September, 2014) – ORANGE

Kushmanda is the fourth form of goddess that is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. She is mainly considered as the creator of the universe. Mother goddess is drape with ‘Red‘ coloured saree and on this day Bhouma Chaturthi is followed. The colour for the fourth day is ‘Orange‘.

Fifth Day – Panchami (29 September, 2014) – WHITE

Skandamata is a face of Maa Durga always known for demolishing the demons. She is dressed in a ‘Blue’ saree and on this day and the Upang Lalitha Gauri Vrata is observed. On the fifth day of Navaratri that is known as Panchami, devotees are supposed to wear ‘White’.

Sixth Day – Shashti (30 September, 2014) – RED

Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is regarded as an avatar of Goddess Durga. She is dressed in ‘Yellow‘ attire on the sixth day of Navratri and when Maha Shashti is celebrated. People are supposed to wear ‘Red‘ on this day.

Seventh Day – Saptami – (1 October, 2014) – BLUE

Kaalratri is the seventh figure of Goddess Durga and is supposed to protect all her devotees from trouble and evil and grant them with freedom and happiness. The goddess on this day is supposed to be adorned with a ‘Green‘ coloured saree. Maha Saptami is the beginning of Utsava Puja and the colour of the day must be ‘Blue‘ for devotees.

Eighth Day – Ashtami (2 October, 2014) – PINK

Maha Gauri is worshipped on the eighth day and is regarded for forgiving her devotees’ sins and helping them to get purified. the goddess is dressed in ‘Peacock Green‘ colour on Durga Ashtami. On this day, Saraswati Mata Puja is done whole-heartedly and ‘Pink‘ is regarded as the colour of the day for all.

Ninth Day/ Tenth Day – Navami / Dashmi / Dussehra (3 October, 2014) – PURPLE

Siddhidatri is the form of Maa Durga for the ninth day of Navaratri and is known to have great supernatural powers. This miraculous goddess is dressed in ‘Purple‘ attire and Maha Navami puja is done. Kanya puja is also done on this auspicious day, giving importance to females. ‘Purple‘ is the colour of the day for ardent devotees as well.Navami and Dashmi/Dussehra falls on the same day i.e on October 3rd this year.

Happy Navratri to All.