Navratri 2026 — 9 Colors & Devi Forms
Navratri 2026 Dates
- Chaitra Navratri: March 30 – April 7, 2026
- Sharad Navratri: October 2–11, 2026
- Day 1 color: Yellow (Chaitra) / Orange (Sharad)
- Day 9 color: Purple
9 Devi Forms — Colors & Mantras
Daughter of mountains — Earth element, patience and stability
Om Devi Shailputryai Namah
Ascetic — Goddess of knowledge, penance, and renunciation
Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
Adorned with half-moon — Goddess of courage and power
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
Creator of the universe — Goddess of creation, energy and creativity
Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah
Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya) — Goddess of maternal love and welfare
Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah
Slayer of Mahishasura — Goddess of power and victory, auspicious for marriage
Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah
Destroyer of time and evil — removes sorrow, sin and fear
Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah
Radiant white Goddess — purity, beauty, and compassion
Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah
Bestower of all Siddhis (powers) — Goddess of liberation and spiritual perfection
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
Significance of Navratri
Navratri occurs four times a year — Sharad (Ashwin), Chaitra, Magha, and Ashadha. Chaitra and Sharad are most celebrated. These nine days worship the nine forms of Devi Durga. According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, these nine forms (Nava Durga) together defeated Mahishasura, Raktabija, and Shumbha-Nishumbha.
Wearing the color of the day's Devi form is considered auspicious. Chanting her specific mantra and offering her prescribed Bhog (like cow's milk on Day 1, sugar on Day 2) yields special merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Navratri 9 Colors” and when is it observed?
It explains navratri 9 colors — the occasion, the deity or planet it honours, and where it falls in the Hindu calendar. The exact date follows the Vedic Panchang and shifts each year, so VedKosh gives the current date along with the vidhi.
How is “Navratri 9 Colors” observed?
Observance typically involves a vrat (fast), puja of the presiding deity, and traditional rituals done after a morning bath with shraddha. The page sets out the step-by-step vidhi, the items needed, and the auspicious time where relevant.
What is the significance of “Navratri 9 Colors”?
It is traditionally observed to seek the blessings of the associated deity — for well-being, removal of obstacles, or fulfilment of vows. The page explains the scriptural and devotional significance so the observance is meaningful, not merely ritual.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
“नवरात्रि के 9 रंग” क्या है और कब मनाया जाता है?
यह नवरात्रि के 9 रंग को समझाता है — अवसर, जिस देव या ग्रह को समर्पित है, और हिंदू पंचांग में इसका स्थान। सटीक तिथि वैदिक पंचांग के अनुसार होती है और हर वर्ष बदलती है, अतः वेदकोश वर्तमान तिथि के साथ विधि देता है।
“नवरात्रि के 9 रंग” कैसे मनाया जाता है?
इसमें प्रायः व्रत, अधिष्ठाता देव की पूजा, और प्रातः स्नान के बाद श्रद्धा से किए जाने वाले पारंपरिक अनुष्ठान सम्मिलित हैं। पृष्ठ पर चरण-दर-चरण विधि, आवश्यक सामग्री, और जहां प्रासंगिक हो शुभ समय दिया है।
“नवरात्रि के 9 रंग” का क्या महत्व है?
इसे संबंधित देव का आशीर्वाद पाने हेतु — कल्याण, बाधा-निवारण, या मनोकामना-पूर्ति के लिए — मनाया जाता है। पृष्ठ शास्त्रीय व भक्ति-महत्व समझाता है ताकि अनुष्ठान केवल कर्मकांड न होकर सार्थक बने।
Updated for 2026
2026 के लिए अद्यतन