Navratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated twice a year in the country – during the month of Chaitra and Sharad. The festival of Navratri holds special importance in Hindu mythology. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show all over the country. The Shardiya Navratri is celebrated in September-October. The word Navratri means nine nights in Sanskrit and is a festival that spans nine days in both these months. For these nine days, nine Navratri colours are designated, each with its own significance. Shardiya Navratri, the nine-day long festival dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine avatars, is almost here. It is set to begin from September 26, 2022 with Ghatasthapana ritual and end with Durga Visarjan or Dussehra/Vijayadashami celebration on the tenth day - October 5, 2022. Keeping fast and wearing clothes according to the Navratri color of the day is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. Women follow this tradition widely and adorn themselves with similar color clothes and accessories during Navratri. Here, we have listed below the Navratri colors to be followed this year. This trend is very popular among devotees observing the fast during the nine days of Navratri.
Navratri is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country. However, the triumph of the Hindu goddess Kali or Durga is the basic idea behind the celebration. Navratri is loved and cherished by countless women across the country, who fast, prepare special foods and beverages, dress up and visit friends and family all through these nine days. Garba and Dandiya are also played in Gujarat during the nine days of the festival.
