The nine-day sacred festival of Navratri has already commenced on October 3 and will culminate on October 12 with the celebration of Vijay Dashami or Dussehra. One of the most celebrated and auspicious Hindu festivals of the year, Navratri is celebrated with great zeal across India. From pandal hopping to dandiya and garba nights, each day brings a new light to the table, celebrating and honouring the nine avatars of Maa Durga.
On the sixth day of Navratri, one should wear the holy colour red celebrating Devi Katyayani.This form of Goddess Parvati destroys the tyrannical demon Mahishasura and wears red to express strength, passion, and love. Red is also used as the Goddess’ chunri and is a sacred colour, relating the hue to fearlessness, boldness, and being beautiful. Let’s take a look at some traditional ensembles you can drape around in shades of red.
Red dhoti-kurta for men
Red traditional dhoti with red kurta can create a subtle monochrome avatar for men and would look happening and stylish. Tied around the waist, one can opt for a straight-fit wrapover kurta as well which would look handsome on them.
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Red Patiala Salwar
Red Patiala and salwar with beautiful embellishments and embroidery would look iconic. You can also add a stunning dupatta, where Patiala is a harrom-like loose-fitting pant that is paired with a tunic-like kurta filled with intricate embroidery, sequin, or mirror work.
Red gharara sets
A gharara set usually includes a flared skirt with a short or long kurti frame which looks royal and iconic. Gharara sets were usually worn during the Mughal empire and usually had stunning embroidery, with beautiful motifs and sequin work.
Red short jacket with a long skirt
Beautiful high-collar short blouse jackets would look iconic exuding a blend of traditional and modern essence and should have a beautiful embroidery or sequins. This short jacket blouse can be worn with a flared full-length skirt which would look royal, comfortable, and stunning.
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Red Pakistani lawn suits
Pakistani lawn suits are all over the market and feature a straight-fit slightly oversized kurta teamed with ankle-length straight-fit pants and a matching dupatta. These suits have stunning intricate sequin designs with mesh and net detailing which looks stylish and royal.
Iconic red saris
Red is usually a favoured choice for weddings, festivals, and special events which is associated with good luck, passion, and strength. It looks stunning with intricate motifs, patterns, and embroidery details. Opt for a stylish blouse and get ready to look like a fiery issue serving an iconic look.
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Bottom line
From dazzling mirror work on the long skirts to intricate embroidery details on the gharara-sharara suits and saris, the Indian ethnic range for men and women has a vast variety to choose from. The shade of red holds a bright attitude and can instantly light up the room, therefore opt for the right silhouette, pattern, and design, and get ready to take the show down on the sixth day of Navratri.