Shardiya Navratri , a significant Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga, will begin on October 3, 2024, and continue until October 12. Observed in the month of Ashwin according to the Hindu calendar, this nine-day festival is marked by rituals, fasting, and cultural events. Devotees honour different forms of Goddess Durga throughout the festival, with Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on the tenth day symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Day 1 of Navratri: Honouring Goddess Shailputri The first day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, marking the beginning of the festival and spiritual cleansing. Goddess Shailputri represents purity, strength, and stability, and worshipping her is believed to bless devotees with these qualities. The rituals on this day emphasize connecting with the Root Chakra and invoke a sense of community and devotion.
Colour of the Day: Yellow and Its Significance Yellow is traditionally the colour associated with Day 1 of Navratri. It symbolizes joy, brightness, and an abundance of energy. Yellow is also connected to nature, growth, and fertility, aligning with the qualities of Goddess Shailputri, who embodies strength and purity.
Each day of Navratri is associated with a different colour, representing the unique qualities of the goddess worshiped on that day. Puja Rituals for Goddess Shailputri on Day 1 On the first day of Navratri, specific rituals are performed to honour Goddess Shailputri. Here is a step-by-step guide to the puja:.