During Navratri, each day is associated with a specific color, and wearing that color is considered auspicious. The colors have symbolic significance and are believed to represent the various manifestations and attributes of the Goddess Durga. Here is a list of the colors to wear on each day of Navratri 2023:
- Day 1 (October 15, 2023): Orange (Shailaputri)
- Day 2 (October 16, 2023): White (Brahmacharini)
- Day 3 (October 17, 2023): Red (Chandraghanta)
- Day 4 (October 18, 2023): Royal Blue (Kushmanda)
- Day 5 (October 19, 2023): Yellow (Skandamata)
- Day 6 (October 20, 2023): Green (Katyayani)
- Day 7 (October 21, 2023): Grey (Kalaratri)
- Day 8 (October 22, 2023): Purple (Mahagauri)
- Day 9 (October 23, 2023): Peacock Green (Siddhidatri)
It is also recommended to coordinate the dresses of your mandir idols at home and dress them up in a certain Navratri color clothing or saree. Accessorizing with matching jewelry and shoes is also a good idea, but it is advised not to go overboard with makeup.