Navratri has started. With this the worship of different forms of the Goddess will begin. Today is the first day of Navratri and on the first day Goddess Shailputri is worshipped. It is said that colors also have special significance in Navratri. This time, worship Maa Durga by wearing special colored clothes to worship the nine forms of Maa Durga. There is special significance in wearing clothes of nine colors in nine days and worshiping the Mother Goddess.

1. Maa Shailputri-

The name of the first incarnation of Maa Durga is Maa Shailputri. Along with setting up the Kalash, they are also worshiped on the first day. Mother Shailputri was born as a girl in the house of mountain king Himalaya. That is why they are called by this name. The literal meaning of Shailputri is daughter of the mountain. She is known as Sati, Bhavani, Parvati and Hemvati. The goddess has a crescent moon on her forehead, a trident in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand. His rider is Nandi the bull. Shailputri likes orange colour. It is a symbol of enthusiasm, success and happiness. On the first day, the mother started the war with full enthusiasm to eliminate evil and with the belief of success. Maa Shailputri also teaches us that if we work with confidence without any fear in difficult situations, success will definitely be achieved. It is believed that by worshiping wearing orange colored clothes, Maa Shailputri becomes happy.

2. Maa Brahmacharini-

The name of the second incarnation of Maa Durga is Brahmacharini. They are worshiped on the second day of Navratri. Brahmacharini means one who follows the conduct prescribed by Brahma. She walks barefoot. She carries chanting material in her right hand and kamandal in her left hand. Mother Brahmacharini likes white colour. Because white color calms our violent thoughts. They are a symbol of purity and peace. Mother Brahmacharini teaches us that by acting peacefully in every situation of life, we can achieve victory in every direction.

3. Maa Chandraghanta-

The third form of Maa Durga is Maa Chandraghanta. He is worshiped on the third day of Navratri. Because the shape of the mother’s forehead is like an hourglass, it is called Chandraghanta. Mother Chandraghanta’s rider is a tigress. Mother has ten hands and three eyes. He holds a trident, a mace and a sword in his four left hands. The fifth hand is in Vara Mudra. She holds a lotus, arrow, bow and rosary in her right fourth hand. Mother Chandraghanta likes red color. The red color which is considered a symbol of auspiciousness and bravery, makes our body healthy and mind happy. This red color is a symbol of happiness, prosperity and also represents wealth, immense wealth and prosperity. Maa Chandraghanta teaches us that the happiness of our mind makes us prosperous.

4. Maa Kushmanda-

The fourth form of Maa Durga is Maa Kushmanda. Kushmanda means pumpkin. Mother has the ability to generate the entire universe, hence she was named Kushmanda. He has eight hands, hence he is known as Ashtabhuja. His rider is a tiger. In his hands are trishul, chakra, sword, hook, mace, bow, arrow and honey. Mother Kushmanda likes royal blue color. This color is a symbol of prosperity. The Creator has kept blue as the most prominent color in the world. Above our heads is a vast, infinite blue sky. Below in the universe, there is abundance of blue color in the oceans and rivers. According to psychology, blue color is a symbol of strength, masculinity and bravery. Mother Kushmanda gives us this message that we should mold ourselves according to the color of the universe. That means include your own will in the will of God.

5. Maa Skandhama-

Maa Skandhmata is the fifth incarnation of Maa Durga. Skandhamata means mother of Skandha Kumar. Skanda Kumar is another name of Lord Kartikeya. It is said that she is also called the goddess of fire. She is seen sitting on a lotus. She holds a lotus flower in both her hands, Abhaya Mudra in one hand and Skanda in the other. Maa Skandhama likes yellow color. Yellow definitely symbolizes liveliness, happiness and celebration. People who are blind to other colors can usually see yellow. This color is full of creative energy. Mother Skandhama teaches us to make ourselves visible to everyone. Only the liveliness of your behavior can help you achieve victory.

6. Maa Katyayani-

Maa Katyayani is the sixth incarnation of Maa Durga. Katyayani is the daughter of sage Katyayan. Sage Katyayan had done a lot of penance for Goddess Durga and after pleasing her, the sage asked as a boon that Goddess Durga should be born in his house as a daughter. For this reason they were given this name. Katyayani was born to destroy the bull demon Mahishasura. Mother’s ride is a lion. They like green color very much. This color gives relief to the eyes and works to give the message of nature and life. Green color is a symbol of faith, fertility, happiness, prosperity and progress. According to philosophy, green color is also associated with festive atmosphere. That is why mother killed Mahishasura by wearing green clothes on this day. Mother Katyayani is the goddess who fulfills all the wishes. She is the goddess who fulfills all the wishes. Mother tells us that if there is enthusiasm in the mind then every work can be successful.

7. Maa Kalratri-

The seventh form of Maa Durga is Maa Kalratri. Jataki is worshiped on the seventh day of Navratri. These goddesses are worshiped for supernatural powers, Tantra Siddhi and Mantra Siddhi. She is seen sitting on a donkey with disheveled hair and three eyes. He has four hands. He likes grey. The color gray is often associated with fairness and balance. Furthermore, according to Hindu mythology, brown color has a deep connection with Lord Shiva, one of the major deities. Shiva is often depicted rubbing ashes on his body, making his complexion appear brown. Mother Kalratri teaches us that if we have to assume a terrible form to root out evils, then we should do so.

8.Maa Mahagauri-

Maa Mahagauri is the eighth incarnation of Maa Durga. They are worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri i.e. on Durgashtami. This is the most excellent form of Parvati. When Mother Parvati performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband, her body turned black. Then she was called Mahagauri. Mahagauri has four arms. Mahagauri likes purple color. Purple color often carries a feeling of mystery and spirituality. In many cultures, the color purple is associated with spirituality and is believed to have a calming effect on the mind. It can inspire creativity and create a sense of self-growth. Mother Mahagauri tells us that the whole world can be conquered with spiritual power. Therefore we should not abandon spirituality.

9. Maa Siddhidatri-

Maa Siddhidatri is the ninth incarnation of Maa Durga. The form of Maa Kalratri is extremely terrifying to look at. But mother is always considered to give auspicious results. That is why she is also called Shubhankari. He has four hands. There is a lotus flower in one hand and a conch in the other hand. They like peacock green color. The dark blue and green color of peacock feathers is a symbol of happiness, peace and prosperity. This color also increases creativity. Mother Siddhidatri is the giver of every accomplishment. Wearing the color of mother’s choice on the last day means that on this day the mother has won over evil. And the whole world started dancing with happiness. Like a peacock dances happily. Mother gives us this message that those who do evil will definitely face their end one day or the other. Therefore, always follow the path of goodness in life.