The nine days of Navratri are celebrated twice a year in India, during the months of Chaitra (March-April) and Sharada (October-November) . Navratri means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, and for these nine days, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. The nine days of Sharada Navratri 2023 with 9 goddesses are in the following order:
- Day 1 is Shailputri
- Day 2 is Brahmcharini
- Day 3 is Chandraghanta
- Day 4 is Kushmanda
- Day 5 is Skandamata
- Day 6 is Katyayani
- Day 7 is Kaalratri
- Day 8 is Mahagauri
- Day 9 is Siddhidatri
Each day of Navratri is also associated with a specific color, and people often decorate their homes and dress in these colors during the festival. The Navratri colors for Sharada Navratri 2023 are:
- Day 1 (October 15, 2023) - Orange
- Day 2 (October 16, 2023) - White
- Day 3 (October 17, 2023) - Red
- Day 4 (October 18, 2023) - Royal Blue
- Day 5 (October 19, 2023) - Yellow
- Day 6 (October 20, 2023) - Green
- Day 7 (October 21, 2023) - Grey
- Day 8 (October 22, 2023) - Purple
- Day 9 (October 23, 2023) - Peacock Green
It is believed that during these nine days, whoever worships Goddess Durga with true heart and devotion will find peace, happiness, and prosperity since the goddess takes away all their troubles.
