Author: Anindita Bhattacharya
Navratri is a sacred festival of Hindus popularly celebrated in almost all Hindu households.The nine nights of ” Nav” “ratri” as the name suggests is believed to depict 9 colors. Each color symbolizes a specific significance.
White- Peace and serenity
Red- passion and love
Royal blue- Richness and tranquility
Yellow-bright and cheerful
Green- fertility and nature
Orange- positivity and energy
Grey- emotions
Pink- harmony and affection
Peacock green- uniqueness
Goddess Durga is worshipped in various forms in these days.
Day 1. Sailputri
Day 2. Brahmacharini
Day 3. Chandraghanta
Day 4. Kushmanda
Day 5. Shandamata
Day 6. Katyani
Day 7. Kalratri
Day 8. Mahagauri
Day 9. Siddhidatri
On days 8 and 9 young girls are worshipped as Goddess( kanyapuja).
All these are collected from different sites, now my personal view point on Navratri.
As an Indian woman I feel proud to be born in a country where a woman is worshipped as Goddess. But my eyes get moistened when I see the pain and agony of countless Indian women who have been raped, molested,burnt for dowry or harassed everyday. This Navratri lets take an oath not to sacrifice a single woman in our country. I think I have evoked a sad subject when the air is filled with festive joy. May Goddess Durga gives sakti to all women to fight for their empowerment, justice and equality. On that day only Navratri will get its real meaning, value and grandeur. Mahisasur or the demon will be banished and justice will prevail.
About the Author:
Anindita Bhattacharya, resides at Singapore since last 5 years, by profession she is an Electronics and Communication Engineer, but presently left her job to enjoy time with her teenage daughter, writing is her passion.
She loved writing since childhood and is presently a blogger associated with various online writing platforms.
