9 colours of Navratri are here to brighten your closet this festive season! On the nine days of Navratri, wear fusion outfits that are different from popular traditional styles.
Grand celebration during Navratri calls for everything grand: food, dandiya, sweets, and outfits too. Basic? Nada!! The nine days of Navratri call for everything OTT, and we are living for this extravaganza.
Understanding the Detailed Day Wise Significance of Navratri Colours and Forms of Goddess Durga
The Navratri days demand your spirit to be colourful, each day representing a different form of Goddess Durga. This colour schedule is more than just a ritual or a trend; the essence lies in how these colours make your spirit feel beautiful. Wearing a designated color during Navratri is thought to amplify the festive spirit and strengthen devotees’ connection to the divine energy of the Goddess. This year too, we have a list of nine colours of Navratri to follow.
The following are the Navratri colours 2024. Let’s give you a little insight into what these colours represent.
October 3 Navratri Day 1: Yellow (Shailaputri)
Yellow, the colour of the sun, signifies energy and happiness. On this day, wearing yellow is believed to enhance your spirit with the vibrancy and warmth associated with Shailaputri.
October 4 Navratri Day 2: Green (Brahmacharini)
Green is the navratri colour of the earth and represents fertility, vegetation, and harmony. The second day of Navratri honors Brahmacharini, embodying devotion and piety.
October 5 Navratri Day 3: Grey (Chandraghanta)
Grey symbolizes a powerful, cool, and calm mind. The day is associated with Chandraghanta, who represents bravery and strength.
October 6 Navratri Day 4: Orange (Kushmanda)
Orange is the colour for creativity, enthusiasm, and courage. On this day, wearing orange is believed to enhance the qualities of Kushmanda, the goddess of form and energy.
October 7 Navratri Day 5: White (Skandamata)
White, the colour of peace and purity, is a versatile colour and is also symbolic of transformation and change. It is believed to confer spiritual strength and positivity to those who wear it. This day is dedicated to Skandamata, who represents motherhood and nurturing.
October 8 Navratri Day 6: Red (Katyayani)
Red is the colour of vigour and strength. On this day, wearing red is believed to enhance the fierce energy and power of Katyayani.
October 9 Navratri Day 7: Royal Blue (Kalaratri)
Royal Blue is the colour of nobility, calm, and superiority. It is believed to confer protection and courage, which is why Day 7 is dedicated to Kalaratri.
October 10 Navratri Day 8: Pink (Mahagauri)
Pink signifies more than just romanticism; it symbolizes universal love and great optimism. Wearing pink on Day 8, dedicated to Mahagauri who represents purity and serenity, is believed to enhance the festive spirit and connect devotees to the divine energy of the Goddess.
October 11 Navratri Day 9: Purple (Siddhidatri)
Purple, symbolizing luxury, grandeur, and nobility, is the colour for the final day of Navratri. This day is dedicated to Siddhidatri, who is believed to represent wisdom and supernatural powers.
Now that you know what the colours stand for and understand their significance, let’s see how you can wear the Navratri colours for nine days this festive season.
Your Go-To Style Guide on Nine Days of Navratri 2024 colours
We understand the authentic Indian look can be a little overwhelming at times, and not everybody is a fan of elaborate embroidery. It’s breathtakingly beautiful but can be a little too much and uncomfortable, especially in this October heat.
If you’re not very keen on this look, then a ‘Bohemian chic’ look can be your style this Navratri season. It’s modern, it’s ethnic, and it’s ravishing. Incorporating the navratri colour scheme can add a traditional touch to your boho outfits, making them even more festive.
The boho look calls for creativity and originality, giving you full freedom to experiment.
The following is a compilation of outfit ideas for smashing the Boho chic look over the next nine days.
1. Shine in YELLOW on Navratri Day 1
If you want to try a look that fits the Navratri mood a little more, try wearing a sleeveless yellow blouse under a colourful, choli-style cropped jacket. Accessorize with a ‘ginni’ neckpiece and shades for a day out or replace the shades with a ginni mangtika for a celebratory night look.
And if you are into short dresses, then this is the outfit for you. Pair a cute and breezy yellow printed mini with tassel earrings and a metallic, fringed sharp geometric neckpiece. You can add a festive accent to your look by replacing a plain sling with a colourful, beaded jhola.
This look is modern, chic, and can be worn to college or for a fun pandal hop with your friends.
2. Groove In GREEN On Navratri Day 2
Contemporary salwar kurta styles are quite the sensation this year. This millennial style is pretty yet edgy without compromising the beauty of the salwar suit.
All you need is an A-line long kurta and a palazzo-style salwar. Drape a dupatta of your choice and accentuate this look by wearing silver or copper ethnic jewellery.
With this look, hit the right balance between the ‘old and new’.
3. Slay With GREY On Navratri Day 3
If you love sarees but are petrified by the alluring, heavy details, then a modish saree with a stylish blouse like this one is something that would suit your taste better.
Although this look is not very boho, you can add that boho element by accessorizing with terracotta beads jewellery or some chunky ethnic silver jewellery.
Since the saree is plain, it gives you more room to accessorize it as you want.
4. Navratri Day 4 Is ORANGE Takes You To The Bright Side!
A ‘Banjaran’ style lehenga choli with the right amount of mirror work and embellishments will make for a classic yet unusual outfit. Remember not to go overboard with the jewellery; keep it simple with dome jhumkas and let the colour of your outfit shine.
5. Navratri Day 5 is Be a Vision in WHITE
White is usually thought of as a boring colour and may seem a little out of place when put in this list of Navratri 9 colours. But believe us, this is the wild card of all colours.
You can pick any white kurti, top, or dress and pair it up with whatever colour and jewellery of your choice for a unique outfit. “Never underestimate the power of White!”
A long-short shirt style kurti with palazzo pants, colorful chappals, and ethnic jewellery would sum up your next Navratri OOTD.
Transform a plain outfit by accessorizing with some tribal jewellery.
6. Sucker For RED on 6th Day of Navratri
A red kurti with ripped jeans, heels, and a unique ‘naak baali’ is one unusual look but can work well for one of the Navratri days.
‘Naak baali’ is a powerful accessory piece; although unusual to sport casually, it is a great medium for elevating from basic to a head-turning look. It’s a popular piece amongst boho lovers.
If something more demure is your style, then a full-sleeved long, dark-red kurti worn as a dress or over palazzo pants/skinny jeans paired with warm-colored, heeled mules or peep-toes and boho jewellery would make for an upscale, expensive look.
7. Navratri Day 7 Outfit Fools Dig BLUE!
A classic denim jacket gets a hippy makeover. A simple denim-on-denim look, letting the printed jacket take the centre stage, works well for a comfortable look with a bit of celebration reflecting from the jacket.
A cute blue mini with geometric print and a Gujarati choli jacket, and simple slip-ons would make a practically stylish ensemble. Hoop earrings or lighter chandbalis can be your choice of accessory.
If you don’t have a statement jacket to liven up your outfit, worry not! An authentic Indian anarkali can be made to look more contemporary by styling it with chunky metallic bangles and earrings.
8. Pretty in PINK on Day 8th of Navratri
When you think of pink, you usually think of bright, ‘poking in the eyes’ kind of pink. This Navratri, think of more romantic, delicate pinks like powder or pastel pinks. A fusion of worlds can be your inspiration.
A body-hugging modern, printed crop top with slim-fit bottoms or a white flowy lehenga skirt can be a good Navratri outfit, especially when accessorized with some delicate gold jewellery.
Or pair an embellished poncho-style top with a thick metallic ring choker. For bottoms, you can get creative with dhoti pants, lehenga skirts, or jeans.
9. Ooze Confidence in Purple on Navratri Day 9
Get creative with this colour. Ditch the kurti and slip into an elegant, printed maxi dress. Style it with geometric cut accessories. Danglers and long neckpieces would complement the dress without distracting attention away from it.
If you’re a sucker for the ‘fun and quirky’ look, then we suggest you try pairing a plain purple short kurti with printed shorts. Finish the look with some desi jewellery.
ENDNOTE:
Bohemian works very well for Indian festivals since it uses many ethnic, colourful, and robust elements. This eclectic mix of ‘desi’ and ‘videsi’ is great for a standout look.
Now that you’ve learnt all that you needed to pull off this style, go flaunt your ‘hatke’ look with these beautiful Navratri 9 colours.
