‘Sharad Navratri’ also popularly known as ‘Durga Pooja’, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. As Navratri is around the corner, we all are gearing up to welcome Goddess Durga and her nine avatars into our abode to bless us with her divinity! We are all getting our home ready, imbibing the spirit of Navratri and its festivity. It is truly magical to revamp our abode and elevate every corner of our personal sanctuary infused with auspiciousness and devotion towards Goddess Durga.
What does Navratri Signify?
The festival of ‘Navratri’ is dedicated to the nine nights of battle between good and evil, finally the good coming out victorious over evil is celebrated as Vijaya Dashami on the 10th day. Thus, Navratri is one of the most significant celebrations in our country, revering Goddess Durga’s triumph over the evil demon Mahishasura and even Lord Rama’s triumph over the evil Ravana.
In every corner of our country, Navratri is celebrated in different forms. For instance, in north India, Navratri is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Durga, doing Kheti Navratri, fasting and preparing the auspicious Navratri dishes, and performing Ram Leela acts at various places in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, Navratri is celebrated by playing the vibrant Garba and Dandiya. In Eastern India, Navratri is celebrated as Durga Pooja, it is a massive celebration with big pandals installed to mark these auspicious days in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
In the south, in the state of Kerala, Navratri is celebrated in the form of Ayudha Pooja. In Karnataka, Dussehra is a very big festival, in fact, the city of Mysore is known for its grand Dussehra celebration with massive gatherings and parades, honouring Goddess Chamundeshwari, one of the avatars of Goddess Durga. In the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, people also perform Golu decoration by keeping beautiful god idols and dolls at home. Thus, in different parts of India, Navratri is celebrated in different ways!
During Navratri, it is interesting to know that Goddess Durga is worshipped in three forms:
- For the first three days, Goddess Durga is worshipped as ‘Shakti’, a symbol of ‘power’.
- For the next three days, Goddess Durga is worshipped as ‘Lakshmi’, a symbol of ‘wealth’.
- For the last three days, Goddess Durga has been worshipped as ‘Saraswati’, a symbol of ‘knowledge and wisdom’.
People often keep fast, avoid having non-vegetarian food, consume alcohol, even garlic and onions and prepare satvik Navratri meals.
However, have you ever wondered what these nine days of Navratri signify? To our pleasant surprise, each day of Navratri holds a special significance and there is a particular colour associated with it.
9 Colours of Navratri 2024 and what do they signify?
Day 1 of Navratri:
Day one of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Shailputri’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 1 of Navratri is ‘Yellow’. Yellow is the colour of joy and happiness. The presence of this colour adds brightness and optimism in our lives and keeps us smiling all through the year!
Day 2 of Navratri:
Day two of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Brahmacharini’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 2 of Navratri is ‘Green’. Green is the colour of nature, growth, fertility and positive vibes. The presence of this colour adds auspicious and new beginnings in everyone’s lives, bringing in tranquillity and overall prosperity.
Day 3 of Navratri:
Day three of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Chandraghanta’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 3 of Navratri is ‘Grey’. Grey is an earthy colour signifying humility, simplicity and creating a balance in life.
Day 4 of Navratri:
Day four of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Kushmanda’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 4 of Navratri is ‘Orange’. Orange is the colour of positive vibes, warmth, happiness and even creativity. The presence of this colour adds auspiciousness, cheerfulness and gives strength to overcome obstacles with a serene mind.
Day 5 of Navratri:
Day five of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Skandamata’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 5 of Navratri is ‘White’. White is the colour of peace, innocence, calmness and harmony. The presence of this colour adds purity, bliss and balance in our lives.
Day 6 of Navratri:
Day six of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Katyayani’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 6 of Navratri is ‘red’. Red is the colour of power, beauty, love and passion. The presence of this colour adds energy and loyalty in our lives.
Day 7 of Navratri:
Day seven of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Kalaratri’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 7 of Navratri is ‘royal blue’. Royal blue is the colour of royalty and sophistication. The presence of this colour adds attractiveness and charm in our lives.
Day 8 of Navratri:
Day eight of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Mahagauri’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 8 of Navratri is ‘pink’. Pink is the colour of love, balance and affection. The presence of this colour adds a sense of humanity and love for everyone around.
Day 9 of Navratri:
Day nine of Navratri is dedicated to ‘Siddhidatri’. This year, the colour dedicated to Day 9 of Navratri is ‘purple’. Purple is the colour of nobility, glory and peace. The presence of this colour adds splendour and good fortune in our lives.
You can incorporate the above colours for your Navratri festive decor ideas for your home!
9 Decor ideas for 9 days of Navratri
Now, let’s delve into some impressive Navratri decoration ideas for the auspicious nine days of Navratri.
1. The Entrance Decor For Navratri
Let’s begin with the entrance of the home as it is the most important space for welcoming goddess Durga to your abode. Rangoli is one of the most auspicious symbols of any Hindu festivity. It is a vibrant show of various hues, traditions and our culture. Rangoli not only adds an aesthetic appeal to our home decor, but also brings in good luck, peace and overall prosperity in our homes. You can make rangolis with different intricate designs, based on the Navratri colours, exhibiting not only your creativity but also keeping our traditions alive. One can depict various Indian motifs in flowers, peacock, diyas, or mandala patterns. You can make rangoli at the entrance of the door, or in front of the pooja room or living room, where you think it is easily visible.
Apart from the auspicious rangoli, you can embellish your entrance with beautiful torans in various hues. Incorporate the colours associated with each day of Navratri and showcase them in the form of vibrant torans embellishing your doors as well as windows and impressing your guests! Torans are a symbol of positivity as well as devotion, offering a warm welcome to Goddess Durga as well as your visitors. You can use fabric, paper, flowers as well as leaves to make torans and attract Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
2. Navratri Flower Decor:
Any Hindu festivity is incomplete without flower decoration. Opt for fresh flowers, like marigold, jasmine, orchids, roses, chrysanthemum to accessorise your home. Among these marigolds are considered the most auspicious flowers for decorating your homes. If possible, decorate your home with flowers based on dedicated colours for each day of navratri. You can even create a flower rangoli using various flowers! Create a backdrop and decorate the pooja room with the aroma and freshness of these flowers. Hang garlands of flowers at the bedroom doors and on your balcony and welcome Goddess Durga with poise.
You can also add different flowers and blossoms in elegant sleek ceramic vases and place them as centrepieces at your coffee table to the dining area. Another way of including flowers in your abode is to add the flower petals in urlis and let them float beautifully on water.
3. Navratri Pooja Room Decor
Pooja room decor is an important aspect of your Navratri, as it is the centre place to worship Goddess Durga and all her avatars. Once you have cleaned the pooja room thoroughly, you need to create a stage for placing Goddess Durga. You can decorate the stage or the elevation with red cloth, flower garlands, mandala designs, colourful draperies, and so on. Create an interesting backdrop in the pooja room attracting positive vibes and good luck in your home. Bathe the idol of Goddess Durga, clean it and dress it with bright clothes and jewellery. Then accessorise the idol with flowers. Check all the pooja items online at Vaaree.
Once the idol is adequately placed, adorn your pooja room with beautiful earthen lamps, hanging oil lamps, impressive pooja thali, your silverware for the pooja, beautiful urlis in copper or brass filled with floating candles and flower petals.
4. Linen Shades According to Navratri Colours:
Based on the colours dedicated to each day of Navratri, you can accessorise your house with different varieties of linen and fabric. For instance, you can spread beautiful floral bed sheets and beddings in the colours dedicated for each day of Navratri. Go for vibrant cosy cushion covers and royal throws and let your guests get enchanted by your decor prowess! Another way of adding vibrant textile to your abode is opting for sheer colourful curtains and draperies made out of dupattas and sarees.
Roll out statement rugs and carpets that not only add a royal touch to your personal space but also act as noise absorbents. Prep up your Navratri celebrations by changing your sofa and chair covers and see an impressive transformation in your home decor!
5. Navratri Wall Accents Decor
Navratri is the best time to pamper your walls with beautiful Indian artworks. You can make or buy wall hangings and artworks in Indian folk art such as Madhubani, Warli, Pichwai, Gond and use vibrant hues and prints to create beautiful Indian motifs such as paisley, bandhani, ikat, lotus motif, batik, and more. You can also add wall plates and wall accents in metal, glass, wood or resin and create festive aura in your home.
6. Lighting For Navratri
No festive decor is complete without adequate lighting. Opt for beautiful string or fairy lights and hang them as a backdrop in the pooja room or along the curtains. Apart from fairy lights, you can also go for antique paper lanterns, contemporary recessed lighting, elegant wall sconces, and grand chandeliers. Let your home illuminate and glitter, spreading a positive aura during the festival of Navratri.
Apart from other lighting options, do not forget to light simple earthen diyas during Navratri. Diyas are not only restricted to Diwali, illuminate your home during navratri too with stunning simple diya decorations. Place the diyas and oil lamps at the entrance door, in the pooja room, in your balcony and bedrooms and see transformation not only in your home decor but also in the aura generated with these traditional diyas.
7. Planters and Pots
Embellish your abode with a touch of greenery. Bring home nature and all its goodness in the form of lush green indoor plants. Make use of robust stands or racks to keep your sophisticated planters in ceramic, terracotta and even metal. You can also keep terrariums, succulents and plants like jade, money plant, bamboo, aloe vera, peace lily and more and see how these sustainable home decor items add bliss and positive vibes in your home during Navratri. Navratri decoration ideas can also include painting your pots in Indian folk art and using small dangling pots in macrame holders to accessorise your personal sanctuary.
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View Collection8. Showpieces for Navratri Decor
Another way of accessorising your home is by decorating your living room, bedrooms, foyer area, and garden with various showpieces and idols suited to your Navratri celebration. You can go for sleek, exquisite and elegant figurines, accent bowls and trays as well as showpieces depicting flora and fauna in your home, to welcome the spirit of celebration and festivity.
9. Table Decor for Navratri
Finally, coming to table decor! Add clean and fresh textile to your dining space. Spread new table clothes along with attractive table mats and runners. Place a flower vase or any chic centre price in the middle of the dining table. Take out your best cutlery and dinner sets and decorate the dining area aesthetically. Focus on small details such as decorative cutlery stands, napkin rings and tissue holders. Use these as accessories and add a touch of whimsy in your home decor during Navratri.
To Summarise
Navratri is a beautiful festival, incorporating the values of triumph of good over evil, imbibing our traditions, culture and rich heritage. Let’s make the most of it and seek the blessings for Goddess Durga! If you are looking for Navratri decoration items for this year or for gifting purposes, visit us at Vaaree and find a spectrum of home decor items and essentials ranging from pooja essentials, showpieces, vases, planters, lighting, candles and much more. All our products are curated from top manufacturers from all over the country at very reasonable prices, just for you!
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