Chaitra Navratri, an auspicious festival for Hindus, is celebrated in the Chaitra month, which falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival, which honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga, marks the beginning of the Hindu new year, and is celebrated with enthusiasm in India.Chaitra Navratri 2025 datesThis year, Chaitra Navratri began on Sunday, March 30 and will culminate on Monday, April 7.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 nine coloursOne of the most distinct and celebrated traditions of Navratri is wearing a specific colour each of the nine days. Each colour carries a spiritual meaning.Here is a list of nine colours for Chaitra Navratri 2025 and their significance.
Day 1, March 30: OrangeThe first day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Shailputri. Orange represents warmth and exuberance and instills positivity and enthusiasm.Day 2, March 31: WhiteGoddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day.
Wearing white enables devotees to get inner peace and calm – attributes often associated with this colour.Day 3, April 1: RedThe third day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, and is associated with the colour red. This is the traditional colour of ‘chunri’ for the Goddess.
It is associated with passion, vigour and vitality.Day 4, April 2: Royal BlueDevotees worship Goddess Kushmanda on the fourth day. Royal blue embodies richness, tranquility and elegance.
Day 5, April 3: YellowGoddess Skandmata is worshipped on the fifth day of Chai.
