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9 Days Of Navratri Devi Names And Colours Dasara Durga Pooja

Shiva Venkateswara Sep 12, 2022 Updated Apr 21, 2026 5 min read

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Vijaya Dashami, known as Dasara, is preceded by nine nights of devotional worship to the Goddess. Goddesses are worshipped in different forms every day during Sharannavaratra. The first three days are worshipped as Parvati, the next three days as Lakshmi and the last three days as Saraswati.

Vijaya Dashami is one of the major festivals of Hindus. This festival is celebrated with great pomp across the country. Vijaya Dashami, known as Dasara, is preceded by nine nights of devotional worship to the Goddess. Goddesses are worshipped in different forms every day during Sharannavaratra. The first three days are worshipped as Parvati, the next three days as Lakshmi and the last three days as Saraswati. It is a deep belief that if you worship the Goddess during Navratri, the sins of ten births will be removed. Parashakti is seen in the decoration of Navadurga during Sharannavaratra.

9 Days Of Navratri Devi Names And Colours Dasara Durga Pooja

First day- Shailaputri

On the first day of Navratri, Ammavaru appears to the devotees on the chariot of Nandi as Sailaputri, the daughter of Himavant, the trident bearer. Pulagam is a special offering to Sailaputri Devi on Padyami day. On the first day, those who worship Amma with devotion and report Pulagam, that Mother gives all the strength and prosperity.

Second day- Balatripura Sundari

On the second day, Parashakti Balatripura Sundari Devi appears to the devotees in her adornment. Tripura Sundari Devi is the first deity of Tripuratrayam in Sri Chakra. Shodasa is the presiding deity of education. That’s why the worshipers perform balarchana for the blessings of Devi Tripurasundari. That is why on this day girls between two to ten years of age are worshipped as Goddess Kumari. Trishati recitation is sung. Mind, intellect, will and pride are under the control of Tripura Sundari Devi. Bestows fertility. Worshipping Goddess Jagan with abhayahasta mudra, clothed with Akshamalas, will remove mental disorders.

Third day- Gayatri Devi

Gayatri is the Vedic form. The source of all mantras is the Gayatri Mantra. On the third day, she appears with five faces Mukta, Vidruma, Hema, Neela and Dhavala. Gayatri upasana gives mantrasiddhi and knowledge of Brahma. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra gives the result of recitation of Chaturveda.

Fourth day – Lalita Devi

Lalita Devi is the second Shakti in Tripuratrayam. Devi is the main deity for worshippers. Appears on the fifth day in the triune form of Kameswara. Lakshmi Saraswati stands on either side and blows Vinjamaras while Shrichakra adhisthana Shakti is measured. Wearing cane, bow and pashankushala, she blesses the devotees. Lalita Devi is the epitome of Vidya. Mangalya bestows good fortune. Suvasini should be worshipped for the grace of the goddess. Lalita Devi is the embodiment of Shakti who bestows all happiness.

Fifth day- Goddess Saraswati

Moola Nakshatra is very special in Sharannavaratra. The day when Mata Jagan appears in the form of Saraswati, the mother of education. Puranas describe Saraswati as an embodiment of Brahma Chaitanya. With a white lotus as a seat, wearing veena, danda, kamandalam and akshamala, she dispels the ignorance of the devotees with abhaya mudra. Saraswati is the third form of Shakti among the Trishakti forms. The presiding deity of musical literature. Worshipping this mother will lead to intellectual development and academic gain.

Sixth day – Annapurnadevi

On the fifth day, Amma is decorated as Annapurna Devi. Rice is the main source of life for millions of animals. That is why rice is called Parabrahma Swarupam. Annapurna Devi is the goddess who gave alms to the Supreme Lord. If you meditate on this mother, you will get wealth and prosperity. The rasa potra worn by Annapurna Devi bestows auspiciousness.

Seventh day – Mahalakshmi

Amma appears in the form of Sri Mahalakshmi wearing garlands in both hands and displaying Abhayavaradha Hasta mudras while Gajaraja is serving. Mahalakshmi Sarvamangalakarini, Aishwaryapradayini. Mahalakshmi is the collective form of Ashtalakshmi. She killed the demon named Dolasura. The middle Shakti in the Shakti Triad. Worshipping Mahalakshmi gives quick results. Chandisaptasati says that Yadevi Sarvabhuteshu Lakshmirupena Sanstita means that Durga is the embodiment of Lakshmi in all living beings. If Mahalakshmi is worshipped during Sharannavaratra, all auspicious things will happen.

Eighth day – Goddess Durga

Parashakti who averts the evils appears as Durga Devi. Puranas say that Amma killed the demon Durga in this avatar. Durgarupa is the first of the Pancha Prakriti Mahaswarupas. The Mother who blesses and grants salvation to the human being who is trapped in Bhavabandhas. Enemy pressure will be removed if Amma is lit up with crores of sun rays. All-round success will be achieved. Offer red cloth and worship Amma with red axes and red flowers.

Ninth day- Mahishasuramardini Devi

Mahishasuramardini is considered to be the mahograrupa in the new incarnations. Ashvayuja, who killed Mahishasura, is celebrated as ‘Maharnavami’. Mounted on a lion chariot and armed with weapons, Chandi appears as Mahashakti with the elements of all the deities. If you worship this mother, you will get the grace of all the deities. Worshipping Mahishasuramardi removes all fears. Success in everything.

Tenth day- Rajarajeshwari Devi

Rajarajeshwari Devi is the last adornment of Ammavari during Sharannavaratra. Bhuvana is the worshipful deity of Brahmandas. Maha Tripura is worshipped as Sundari. Devotees worship her as ‘Aparajita Devi’. Parameshvara’s Ankam Asana.. Ichcha, Gnana, Kriya

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