Navratri — nine nights of the goddess — is the most widely celebrated Hindu festival after Diwali. Yet many families are unsure which Devi to worship on which day, what colour to wear, or how to perform the complete vidhi. This guide covers everything.
Quick Answer
Navratri 9 colours: Day 1 Royal Blue, Day 2 Yellow, Day 3 Green, Day 4 Grey, Day 5 Orange, Day 6 White, Day 7 Red, Day 8 Sky Blue, Day 9 Pink/Purple. Daily puja involves lighting a diya, offering flowers to the nine forms of Devi (Navadurga), reciting Durga Saptashati or Devi Stuti, and performing aarti morning and evening. Kanya Puja is performed on Ashtami or Navami.
9 Days, 9 Devis — Complete Guide
Navratri Samagri List
Navratri Fasting Rules
What to eat
Sabudana khichdi, fruit, kuttu atta roti, samak rice, singhara atta, dairy, rock salt
What to avoid
Regular salt, grains (wheat, rice), non-veg, onion, garlic, alcohol
Who can skip fasting
Elderly, pregnant women, children, those with health conditions — it is punya to participate in any way you can
Breaking the fast
On Ashtami or Navami with Kanya Puja — feed 9 young girls and offer them gifts
Kanya Puja — Ashtami & Navami
The most important ritual of Navratri. Invite 9 young girls (ideally pre-pubescent) to your home — they represent the 9 forms of Devi.