Navratri is a Hindu festival which celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Women dress in nine different colours on these days signifying the nine forms of the Maa Durga. The nine colours have their own meaning and represent different Goddesses which are worshipped during the period of time. People who keep Durga idols at home or in pandals on these also dress the deity according to the colour of the day. Navaratri also known as Durga Puja or Vijayadashmi holds varying significance in different parts of the country. However, the underlying theme of Navratri is the victory of good over evil. As Navratri 2019 approaches, we have compiled some of the popular FAQs with answers. Navratri 2019 Colours List for Nine Days: Complete Colour Chart to Celebrate a Sharad Navratri With Dates and Day-Wise Navdurga Puja.

In northeastern states, the festival celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura. In other parts of the country, Navratri resonates with the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. It is observed on the Pratipada tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. As per the Gregorian calendar, Navratri 2019 will begin on September 29 and end on October 7. Sharad Navratri 2019 Date And Information: Know All About Nine Days of Navratri And Celebrations Related to the Festival.

What are the 9 Colours of Navratri 2019?

The colours for Navratri 2019 in the ascending order are orange, white, red, royal blue, yellow, green, grey, purple and peacock green.

What are the 9 forms of Durga?

The nine forms of Goddess Durga which are worshipped includes Goddess Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmandal, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhatri.

How is Navratri celebrated?

Navratri is celebrated by observing varying ceremonies and traditions in different parts of the country. People observe fast on, offer special prayers to the Goddess and celebrate the festival by following various rituals, traditions and ceremonies. Devotees also bring idols of Goddess Durga at home and also welcome to pandals. The idol is worshipped for nine days following which it is immersed in a water body.

Why is Navratri celebrated 2019?

Navratri is celebrated in the honour of Goddess Durga. It signifies the victory of the good over the evil. In northeastern states, Durga Puja is observed portraying the victory of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura. In other parts of the country, the festival tries to resonate with the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

Navratri calls for large scale celebrations including dance events, cultural and traditional programmes. In the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, people do dandiya and garba on all the nine days. The festival is observed with large scale celebrations Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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