Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga. Shardiya Navratri, the most widely celebrated Navratri festival, typically falls in the month of September or October, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. Shardiya Navratri 2023 is set to begin on Sunday, October 15, and will end on Tuesday, October 24.
Shardiya Navratri usually lasts for nine nights and ten days. The festival begins on the first day (Pratipada) of the bright half of Ashwin, which is the seventh month of the Hindu calendar.
15 October (Sunday): Ghatasthapana, Maa Shailputri Puja
16 October (Monday): Maa Brahmacharini Puja
17 October (Tuesday): Maa Chandraghanta Puja
18 October (Wednesday): Maa Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi
19 October (Thursday): Maa Skandamata Puja
20 October (Friday): Maa Katyayani Puja
21 October (Saturday): Maa Kalaratri Puja
22 October (Sunday): Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Kanya Puja
23 October (Monday): Maha Navami, Maa Siddhidatri puja, Havan
24 October (Tuesday): Vijayadashami, Dussehra, Navratri Paran, Durga Visarjan
Colours of Navratri with Meanings:
Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific color, and people often wear clothes of that color on that day. The color sequence may vary depending on regional customs, but here is a common sequence:
Day 1 – October 15 – ORANGE – for warmth and positivity, making you feel upbeat.
Day 2 – October 16 – WHITE – for purity, granting inner peace and the blessings of the Goddess.
Day 3 – October 17 – RED – for passion and love, filling you with energy and vigour.
Day 4 – October 18 – ROYAL BLUE – for elegance and richness
Day 5 – October 19 – YELLOW – for optimism and joy, keeping your spirits high.
Day 6 – October 20 – GREEN – for growth, peace, and new beginnings.
Day 7 – October 21 – GREY – for balanced emotions and an understated style statement during Navratri.
Day 8 – October 22 – PURPLE – for luxury and nobility, bestowing blessings of richness and grandeur.
Day 9 – October 23 – PEACOCK GREEN – for uniqueness, compassion, and freshness in this exquisite shade of blue and green.
Navratri Rituals:
- Goddess Durga’s Worship: The primary ritual during Navratri is the worship of Goddess Durga. Devotees perform puja and offer prayers to seek her blessings.
- Fasting: Many people observe fasts during Navratri, either abstaining from food completely or following specific dietary restrictions.
- Dandiya and Garba: In some regions, people participate in energetic and colorful dance forms known as Dandiya and Garba during the evenings.
- Kanya Pujan: On the eighth or ninth day, young girls are often invited and honored as representations of the goddess herself in a ritual called Kanya Pujan.
- Durga Visarjan: On the tenth day, the idol of Goddess Durga is immersed in water, marking the conclusion of the festival.
Navratri 2023 Shubh Muhurat
The shubh muhurat for Shardiya Navratri i.e. Pratipada Tithi begins at 11:24 PM on October 14 and the Pratipada Tithi ends at 12:32 AM on October 16.
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