Second Navratri Day 2023 Images: 2^nd Day Dwitiya Navratri 2023 Pooja, Colour List, Images

Let us pray to Maa Brahmacharini for a virtuous and disciplined life on this Second auspicious day. Goddess Brahmacharini, another incarnation of Parvati, is venerated on Dwitiya. In this guise, Parvati became her unwed self, Sati.

In 2023, Navratri will commence on October 15th and conclude on October 24th. The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as Dussehra or Vijayadashami.

Day 2 Colour of Navratri 2023

DAY 2 – GREEN

This colour of the sixth day signifies new beginnings and growth. Hindus worship Goddess Katyayani on Day 2.

Day 2 Diety : Brahmacharini

On Dwitiya, Goddess Brahmacharini, another incarnation of Parvati, is worshiped. In this form, Parvati became Sati, her unmarried self. Brahmacharini is worshiped for emancipation or moksha and endowment of peace and prosperity. Depicted as walking bare feet and holding a japamala and kamandal in her hands, she symbolizes bliss and calm. Blue is the color code of this day. Blue color depicts tranquility yet strong energy.

Second Navratri Day 2023 Images

Brahmacharini Sthuthi

या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

                                     Yaa Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita

                                           Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

Bhog 

Traditional unsalted butter and sugar are offered to the Devi to receive her eternal blessings. Fruits and sweets are also offered along with garlands of lotus and hibiscus flowers during her worship. After the prayers, the bhog (prasad) is offered to unmarried women who symbolize Goddess Durga herself.

Worshiping Maa Brahmacharini brings grace and devotion. This form of mother teaches her devotees to be absorbed in devotion. In this form, the mother bestows her devotion and devotion towards her duty to her devotees. The way the mother had not attained Lord Shiva till then. Till then she had been doing penance. In the same way, a person should not give up his efforts until he achieves his goal.

प्रेम से बोलो जय माता की
बोलिए सच्चे दरबार की जय
सच्ची ज्योता वाली माता तेरी सदा ही जय
जय माता ब्रम्ह्चारिणी
जय जय श्री राधे।
श्री राधा- कृष्ण की कृपा से आपका दिन मंगलमय हो ।
श्री कृष्ण शरणम ममः

Nine Colours Of Navratri 2023

Colours List for Navaratri 2023

DAY 1 – ORANGE

The festival begins with the bright and vibrant Orange. This colour signifies energy and happiness. Hindus worship Goddess Shailputri on this day.

DAY 2 – WHITE

White is the colour for Day 5, which is a symbol of peace and purity. Hindus worship Goddess Brahmacharini on this day.

DAY 3 – RED

People wear red colour on the third day of Navratri. It signifies beauty and fearlessness. Hindus worship Goddess Chandraghanta on this day.

DAY 4 – ROYAL BLUE

The colour of the fourth day of Navratri is royal blue. This colour is considered good for health and wealth. Hindus worship Goddess Kushmanda on this day.

DAY 5 – YELLOW

People wear the colour yellow on the fifth day of the festival. The colour stands for happiness and brightness. Hindus worship Goddess Skandamata on Day 1.

DAY 6 – GREEN

This colour of the sixth day signifies new beginnings and growth. Hindus worship Goddess Katyayani on Day 2.

DAY 7 – GREY

The colour of the seventh day is grey, a colour which stands for the strength of transforming. Hindus worship Goddess Kalaratri on Day 3 and this day is called the Saptami.

DAY 8 – PURPLE

Called Ashtami, many people perform Kanjaks on this day. The colour of the day, purple, signifies the power of intellect and peace. People worship Goddess Mahagauri on this day.

DAY 9 – Peacock Green

The eight-day is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri. This form of Goddess Durga has the power to fulfil all the desires of her devotees. The one who worships this form of the Devi gets relief from all the sufferings in life. This day is associated with pink colour which represents hope, self-refinement and social upliftment.

The 9-day festival commences on Vijayadashami or Dussehra, which is the tenth day of the festivities. Dussehra as we all know signifies the victory of good over evil. However, the stories vary from region to region. People from the South, East and North-east celebrate this day as the victory of Maa Durga – also known as Durga Puja.

Significance of Each Navratri Days

The festival is associated to the prominent battle that took place between Durga and demon Mahishasura and celebrates the victory of Good over Evil. These nine days are solely dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine Avatars. Each day is associated to an incarnation of the goddess:

Day 1: Shailaputri

Known as Pratipada, this day is associated with Shailaputri (literally “Daughter of Mountain”), an incarnation of Parvati. It is in this form that the Goddess is worshiped as the consort of Shiva; she is depicted as riding the bull, Nandi, with a trishula in her right hand and lotus in her left. Shailaputri is considered to be the direct incarnation of Mahakali. The color of the day is red, which depicts action and vigor.

Day 2: Brahmacharini

On Dwitiya, Goddess Brahmacharini, another incarnation of Parvati, is worshiped. In this form, Parvati became Sati, her unmarried self. Brahmacharini is worshiped for emancipation or moksha and endowment of peace and prosperity. Depicted as walking bare feet and holding a japamala and kamandal in her hands, she symbolizes bliss and calm. Blue is the color code of this day. Blue color depicts tranquility yet strong energy.

Day 3: Chandraghanta

Tritiya commemorates the worship of Chandraghanta – the name derived from the fact that after marrying Shiva, Parvati adorned her forehead with the ardhachandra (lit. half-moon). She is the embodiment of beauty and is also symbolic of bravery. Yellow is the color of the third day, which is a vivacious color and can pep up everyone’s mood.

Day 4: Kushmanda

Goddess Kushmanda is worshiped on Chaturthi. Believed to be the creative power of the universe, Kushmanda associated with the endowment of vegetation on earth and hence, the color of the day is Green. She is depicted as having eight arms and sits on a Tiger.

Day 5: Skandamata

Skandamata, the goddess worshiped on Panchami, is the mother of Skanda (or Kartikeya). The color of Grey is symbolic of the transforming strength of a mother when her child is confronted with danger. She is depicted riding a ferocious lion, having four arms and holding her baby.

Day 6: Katyayani

Born to sage Katyayana, she is an incarnation of Durga and is shown to exhibit courage which is symbolized by the color Orange. Known as the warrior goddess, she is considered one of the most violent forms of Goddess Parvati. In this avatar, Kātyāyanī rides a lion and has four hands.

Day 7: Kalaratri

Considered the most ferocious form of Goddess Durga, Kalaratri is revered on Saptami. It is believed that Parvati removed her fair skin to kill the demons Sumbha and Nisumbha. The color of the day is White. On Saptami, the Goddess appears in a white color attire with a lot of rage in her fiery eyes, her skin turns black. The white color portrays prayer and peace and ensures the devotees that the Goddess will protect them from harm.

Day 8: Mahagauri

Mahagauri symbolizes intelligence and peace. The color associated with this day is Pink which depicts optimism.

Day 9: Sidhidatri

On the last day of the festival also known as Navami, people pray to Siddhidhatri. Sitting on a lotus, she is believed to possess and bestows all types of Siddhis. Here she has four hands. Also known as Saraswati Devi. The light blue color of the day portrays an admiration towards nature’s beauty.