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Navratri 2026 Day 1: Significance of Orange and Worshipping Maa Shailputri
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 12:02
Navratri 2026 Day 1: Significance of Orange and Worshipping Maa Shailputri
- •The first day of Shardiya Navratri falls on October 11, 2026, with orange designated as the color for Day 1.
- •Orange symbolizes warmth, vitality, enthusiasm, spirituality, and devotion in Hindu traditions.
- •Day 1 is dedicated to the worship of Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas who represents strength and purity.
- •Wearing orange is a traditional custom to mark an energetic and positive start to the nine-day festival.
- •Devotees begin celebrations by performing Ghatasthapana, observing fasts, and offering prayers to the Goddess.
Key Questions Answered
Orange is associated with warmth, vitality, enthusiasm, spirituality, and devotion. Wearing it on the first day reflects an energetic start to the nine-day festival.
Maa Shailputri, whose name means daughter of the mountain, is worshipped on the first day. She is depicted riding a bull named Nandi while carrying a trident and a lotus.
No, wearing the designated color is a custom rather than a compulsory part or religious requirement of Navratri worship.
