Shardiya Navratri is one of the most celebrated and promising festivals according to the Hindu calendar year. It is the time when the aura around us is filled with harmony, pious, and positive energy. The nine-day festival celebrates and welcomes the nine avatars of Maa Durga, and commenced on October 3 this year. Celebrating Vijay Dashami tomorrow and marking the win of good over evil, Navratri is also about food, music, dance, and light.
Apart from observing fasting and following a certain diet, there are specific colours for each day in significance and accordance with the different incarnations of the Goddess.One must wear the shade accordingly and welcome a positive aura worshipping each form. Maa Durga’s celebrated forms on each day include Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kaalratri, Maa Mahagauri, and, Maa Siddhidatri. On the 9th day, devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri and wear the shade of purple.
The last and 9th form of Maa Durga is Siddhidatri, her name means ‘giver of supernatural powers’.’ She is believed to grant her devotees blessings, fulfill their desires, and uplift their spiritual beliefs. She is particularly worshipped to seek enlightenment and spirituality and is also thought to protect her devotees from the dark forces. Known to be the perfection of the giver, in her honour, her devotees usually wear the shade of purple. Let’s take a quick look at how you can traditionally wrap the shade of purple on this auspicious day.
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1. Purple Paithani sari
The shade of dark purple on a stunning Paithani would look mesmerising. Paithani saris are mostly common in Maharashtra and are characterised by oblique square borders with peacock designs. Usually spotted in dark shades with golden embroidery, this would make an ideal choice exuding proper festive vibes.
2. Purple Patiala suit
Patiala suits are mostly worn in Punjab and Northern India and characterised by a short kameez and lose dhoti-like pleated salwar pants. The shade of serene purple with stunning mesh, sequin, and mirror work would be an ideal choice.
3. Purple half-sari and lehenga
Half sari with a lehenga end is mostly worn in the Southern reigns of India. The half-sari look is created with the dupatta, and a usual lehenga and blouse are opted which creates the whole look. You can add a flared beautiful flowy purple lehenga and outshine everybody in the pandal.
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4. Purple long Anarkali
Anarkalis can never go out of style and has been introduced in India by the Mughals. The Mughal royals and courtesans of that time introduced long flared suits with heavy embroidery which would look stunning with a matching dupatta and churidar form.
5. The straight-fit kurta set
Dipped in the hues of purple, the straight-fit kurta look with heavy embroidery and matching dupatta can be paired with straight-fit ankle-length pants, dhoti pants, churidar, or with a flowy palazzo.
6. Pakistani lawn suits
A purple Pakistani lawn suit with a silk silhouette would look ideal and comfortable. Lawn suits are slightly oversized in fit with straight-fit stitching and are usually worn with straight pants and a same-shade stylish dupatta.
Bottom line
The festival of Navratri is considered to be one of the most sacred festivals in the country and is a period of joy, happiness, and excitement. Every year, devotees from all over the nation celebrate this festival in different ways. It is also a chance to showcase your inner fashionista skills and uplift your ethnic wardrobe with stylish pieces, blending in unique shades.
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