Navaratri is one of the major festivals in India. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. People worship nine incarnations of goddess Durga for all the 9 days of Navaratri. This year Navaratri is beginning from 29th September and will last till 7th October 2019. Many rituals are associated with Navaratri festival but wearing a specific color of attires during each day of Navratri is unique. As per mythology, 9 days of Navratri are dedicated to the different Goddess and each Goddess is related to different color and wearing that specific color on that particular day is considered sacred and also brings good luck. Here are the Navratri colors for this year
Day 1, September, 29. 2019 - Color of the day is ORANGE. This color is known for fame, name and money, it also increases the charisma to your aura.
Day 2, September, 30. 2019 - Color of the day is WHITE. It symbolizes peace, prayer, faith and stability. This color ensures that the goddess will protect the devotes from harm.
Day 3, October, 1st. 2019 - Color of the day is RED. It is a symbol of power, passion and fervor. Red is also the goddess's favorite color. Devotees should offer red roses to the goddess on this day.
Day 4, October, 2nd . 2019 - Color of the day is BLUE. It represents immensity and faith. It helps you in gaining spiritual awareness.
Day 5, October, 3rd 2019 - Color of the day is YELLOW. It symbolizes happiness and brings optimism and confidence in life. It helps in getting a positive attitude.
Day 6, October, 4th 2019 - Color of the day is GREEN. It represents prosperity, unconditional love, and richness. It helps in improving relationship.
Day 7, October, 5th, 2019 - Color of the day is GREY. It shows the dignity, connects you to divine power and provides you God's protection.
Day 8, October, 6th . 2019 - Color of the day is PURPLE. It represents strong energy and tranquility. Those who wear this color, the goddess blesses them with prosperity and happiness.
Day 9, October, 7th, 2019 - Color of the day is PEACOCK GREEN. It symbolizes hope and a new beginning. The devotees who wear pink color on this day, the goddess blesses them and destroys all their sins.
Accordingly All India Radio, Bangalore women employees are wearing 9 color saris during Dussara festival.
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