Navratri is a vibrant and spiritual nine-day Hindu festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the nation. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and each day is dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga, with a colour associated with a specific goddess. Wearing different colours every day is considered to be sacred and devotees wear the shades to honour the goddess and participate in all the festivities.
Embracing the different colours of Navratri during these nine days, the seventh day is celebrated as Maha Saptami and is celebrated by donning clothes in the shade of royal blue.On the seventh day, devotees pray to Kalaratri devi, the seventh form of Goddess Durga, who is also said to be the fiercest form of the goddess.
She is the destroyer of demons, negative energies, and evil spirits. She is also known as Goddess Shubhankari and makes her devotees fearless, granting them supernatural skills and riches. To honour the goddess, let’s think of some ethnic ideas that can be worn in the shade of royal blue.
Royal blue half-sari
Sari dates back to almost 5,000 years and is said to have evolved from a subtle piece of fabric draped around the body in minimal drapes. But now, it has become an ensemble which truly complements Indian women. A royal blue affair with stunning embroidery and embellishments can be worn with a stylish yet traditional design.
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Royal blue sherwani
Sherwani is mainly a formal coat-like garment that originated during the Mughal era and is worn by men. A dark royal blue outfit with minimal shimmer, beading, and mirror grace would look stunning when paired with a white straight-fit churidar.
Royal blue dhoti and kurta set
Specific for men, a royal blue dhoti and kurta set would look iconic making you stand out of the crowd. Dhoti is another ancient garment with a history spanning thousands of years and is wrapped around the waist and legs. You can wrap it like a Bengali dhoti and can pair stylish embroidered jutis with it.
Royal blue lehenga
Royal blue lehenga with a subtle grace and stunning flare would look great for Garba nights. As the colour is a combination of vibrant and dark blue, opt for a flowy silhouette with a minimal range of embellishments, making it a festive affair and not a wedding ensemble.
Royal blue co-ord set
If you’re looking out for a modern fit with a traditional essence then start with a royal blue crop top and add a pair of palazzo or skirt of the same shade. Now, you can opt for short or long cape-like jackets with a flowy silhouette that would look iconic during Navratri nights.
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Long Anarkali gown with dupatta
A floor-length anarkali gown with no sharara, pants, or palazzo, would look iconic and royal with a sleek dupatta. Opt for a flowy silhouette with minimal embellishments, and uplift the gown with layers or ruffles that would look iconic.
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Bottom line
Embrace the colours of Navratri and bind new ethnic fits every day making you stand out in crowd. Wearing the colour of the day also attracts positive energy and the aura of the goddess herself making you spiritual and lucky.