Introduction Navratri, ek aisa festival hai jo har saal poore Bharat mein bade dhoom-dham se manaya jata hai. Yeh festival na sirf ek celebration hai, balki yeh humare andar ke symbols aur lessons ko samajhne ka bhi ek moka hai. Navratri ka har din ek alag rang aur ek alag theme ko darshata hai, jo humare jeevan mein kai important lessons leta hai. Aaj hum is blog mein dekhenge ki kaise Navratri ke symbols aur uske lessons humare personal aur spiritual growth ko guide karte hain.
Goddess Durga, jo ki Navratri ke dauraan poori duniya mein worship ki jaati hai, ek symbol hai shakti ka. Durga ka har roop ek alag lesson deta hai –
Shakti aur Bal: Durga ke roop mein humein yeh seekhne ko milta hai ki humare andar ki shakti ko pehchanna bohot zaroori hai. Yeh humare daily struggles ko face karne mein madad karta hai.
Aadmi aur Struggles Ka Samna: Durga ka Mahishasura ke upar vijay paana humein yeh sikhata hai ki har mushkil ka samna karte hue hum apni jeet pa sakte hain.
2. Navratri Colours and Dates- A quick glance
Day
Date
Colour
Meaning / Vibe
Outfit Ideas
1
22nd Sept
White
Calm, reset, purity
White sarees with silver border, plain kurtas, jeans + white top, silver bangles, jhumkas
2
23rd Sept
Red
Strength, power, energy
Red sarees, lehengas, kurtas, and gold jewellery
3
24th Sept
Royal Blue
Classy, elegant, rich
Royal blue lehengas, kurtis, dresses, great for selfies under fairy lights
4
25th Sept
Yellow
Joy, brightness, positivity
Yellow dresses, sarees, salwar suits, gajra in hair
5
26th Sept
Green
Balance, growth, prosperity
Green lehengas, kurtas, beaded earrings, funky bangles
6
27th Sept
Grey
Neutral, balance, subtle sophistication
Grey saree with bright border, colourful jewellery to add pop
7
28th Sept
Orange
Celebration, vibrancy, enthusiasm
Orange lehengas, kurtas, Indo-Western dresses – perfect for Garba night
8
29th Sept
Peacock Green
Dramatic, fancy, magical
Peacock green sarees, lehengas, shimmer dresses – stand-out colour
9
30th Sept
Pink
Playful, cheerful, joyful closure
Pastel pink outfits for sweetness, hot pink for festive party vibes
3. Fasting as Purification (Tapasya)
The fasts during Navratri are not just a spiritual practice; they also serve as a purification process. Fasting gives us an opportunity to cleanse both our mind and body, helping us stay focused on our goals. It is a reminder that inner purity and clarity define our success.
Lessons from Navratri
1. Victory Over Adversity Jaise Goddess Durga ne Mahishasura ko haraya, waise hi humein apne life ke adversities ko overcome karne ka lesson milta hai. Yeh lesson humein apne struggles ko apne strength se face karna sikhata hai.
2. Self-Reflection Aur Inner Growth Navratri humse apne andar ki taqat aur qualities ko samajhne ki appeal karta hai. Yeh festival humein apne goals aur life purpose ke baare mein sochne ka time deta hai. Is dauraan humein apne andar ki potential ko samajhna aur use discover karna zaroori hai.
3. Unity in Diversity Navratri ka celebration har region mein alag tareeqon se hota hai, lekin sabka central theme ek hi hota hai – goodness aur righteousness ki victory. Isliye, Navratri humein yeh sikhata hai ki duniya mein diversity hone ke bawajood, sabka aim ek hi hona chahiye: apne aap ko improve karna aur unity banaye rakhna.
Conclusion Navratri ek aisa waqt hai jab hum apne aapko spiritually aur emotionally cleanse kar sakte hain. Yeh festival humein zindagi ke important lessons deta hai jaise ki apni strength ko samajhna, apne andar ke potential ko discover karna, aur apne life ko balance karna. Isse humare personal aur spiritual growth ko naye dimensions milte hain.
Aap bhi Navratri ke is anmol time ka fayda uthaiye aur in lessons ko apni life mein implement kariye.