Navratri is a festival that honours nine sacred days devoted to Goddess Durga. From Day 5 onward, the Navratri festival shifts from nurturing and growth themes toward greater spiritual fulfilment and climax.

This year, Shardiya Navratri will be observed from September 22 to October 2, concluding with Vijayadashami. Also Read | Navratri 2025: Stories behind each of nine forms of Goddess Durga – Navadurga

Why are colours important in Navratri?

Colours play a special role during Navratri as each day is linked with a particular form of Goddess Durga and her blessings. Devotees wear the colour associated with the day to seek divine grace and take part in rituals with devotion.

Day 5

On the fifth day, 26 September, devotees honour Maa Skandamata, the mother of Kartikeya (Skanda). T

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