Guwahati: The Shraddh era will end with Mahalaya, which comes on September 25 this year, and it will be time to welcome Goddess Durga. On September 26, Matri Paksha and Navratri 2022 will start. Among Hindus, Navratri is one of the most important and auspicious holidays. It is regarded as a representation of the triumph of good over evil. The idols of Maa Durga are immersed on Vijay Dashami to mark the conclusion of the nine-day festival, which is devoted to the adoration of the goddess’ nine manifestations. Vijay Dashami falls on October 5 this year.
A certain colour is thought to be fortunate for each of the nine days since Maa Durga’s nine avatars are worshipped on those nine days. Here are the nine colours for the nine days of Navratri in 2022 and their meanings, according to the Drik Panchang.
Day 1 (September 26, 2022, Monday): On this day Maa Shailaputri is worshipped. The colour of the first day of Navratri is White. Experience a feeling of inner peace and security.
Day 2 (September 27, 2022, Tuesday): Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped on this day. Red is the colour for the second day. A colour of love and passion, red fills a person with vigour and vitality.
Day 3 (September 28, 2022, Wednesday): Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped today. The colour for the third day of Navratri is Royal Blue. This vivid shade of blue represents richness and tranquillity.
Day 4 (September 29, 2022, Thursday): Today, Maa Kushmanda is worshipped. The fourth day’s colour is Yellow. This is a warm colour that keeps the person cheerful all day.
Day 5 (September 30, 2022, Friday): Maa Skandmata is worshipped on Day 5. The colour is Green for day 5. Green represents new beginnings in life.
Day 6 (October 1, 2022, Saturday): On this sixth day, Maa Katyayani is prayed to. The colour for this day is Grey. This colour represents balanced emotions and keeps the person down-to-earth.
Day 7 (October 2, 2022, Sunday): Maa Kaalratri is worshipped on day seven. The colour of the seventh day is Orange. This colour is full of positive energy and keeps the person upbeat.
Day 8 (October 3, 2022, Monday): The ninth day of Navratri sees the worship of Maa Mahagauri. Peacock Green is the colour of this day. Peacock green stands for compassion and freshness.
Day 9 (October 4, 2022, Tuesday): On the ninth day, Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped. The colour for the ninth day is Pink. The colour pink symbolizes universal love, affection and harmony.