Navratri — “nine nights” — honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Sharad Navratri, the most widely observed, falls in the month of Ashwin (September–October) and leads up to Dussehra.
The nine forms and colours
Each day is dedicated to one form of the Goddess and traditionally associated with a colour worn for that day — from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri. Wearing the day’s colour is believed to align you with that energy: strength, peace, prosperity, knowledge and more.
Astrological significance
Navratri sits at a seasonal junction (sandhi), considered a powerful time for spiritual practice, mantra, fasting and new beginnings. Many people begin important sadhana or start ventures during these nine days because the energy supports fresh starts.
How to observe it
- Fasting or sattvic (pure) diet
- Daily worship of the Goddess
- Chanting Durga mantras or the Durga Saptashati
Frequently asked questions
Is Navratri a good time to start something new? Yes — it is considered highly auspicious. For a launch date tuned to your chart, ask for a muhurat consultation.
Talk to an astrologer
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