Navarathiri - The nine nights devoted to The Goddess Shakthi, the power. Navarathiri is celebrated twice a year, One in March-April and another in September-October. The second Navarathiri is celebrat.
Navarathiri - The nine nights devoted to The Goddess Shakthi, the power. Navarathiri is celebrated twice a year, One in March-April and another in September-October. The second Navarathiri is celebrated with fervor and devour throughout India. It's a common saying that Men have only one night to celebrate"The Shivarathiri" while women have "Navarathiri", depicting that women have more importance and power than Men.
The following colour code is for coming Navarathiri 2016 kolams.
Pratipada -October 1, 2016 (Saturday)Grey
Pratipada -October 2, 2016 (Sunday)Orange
Dwitiya -October 3, 2016(Monday)White
Tritiya -October 4, 2016 (Tuesday)Red
Chaturthi -October 5, 2016 (Wednesday)Blue (Navy Blue)
Panchami -October 6, 2016 (Thursday)Yellow
Sashti -October 7, 2016 (Friday)Green
Saptami -October 8, 2016(Saturday)Peacock Green
Ashtami -October 9, 2016(Sunday)Purple
Navami -October 10, 2016 (Monday)Sky Blue
Dasami -October 11, 2015 (Tuesday)Pink
Note - Pratipada tithi repeats on October 1 and 2.
The Goddess Shakthi is worshiped in different forms and names. The names and forms of Goddess Shakthi differ from region to region. I have compiled the names together.
Day 1
Durga, Parvathi
On the first day Goddess Shakthi is worshipped in the form of "Shailputri", known as the daughter of Himalayas. Shail - Himalayas and Putri means daughter, Daughter of King Himalayas. Also known as Parvathi. She is first deity to worship in Navarathiri.
This year it is GREY colour for the day. Any kolam with grey colour.
Day 2
Goddess known as Bharmachirini, Bhadrakaali
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Goddess Bhadrakali is known for her generosity and her helpful nature. The colour is Orange for this day.
Day 3
Chandraghanta, Jagdamba
Amba as known in different parts of India and she is the slayer of the demon mahishasur according to the western regions of the country. The colour is White
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Day 4
Annapoorna Devi,Kushmanda
Annapoorna Devi is the mother of earth and food grains. She feeds her children and keeps them healthy. She is worshiped with Red.
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Day 5
Sarvamangala,Skanda Mata
Skanda Mata is referred to mother of Lord Murugan/Karthikeyan. The colour for the day is Navy Blue
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Day 6
Bhairavi, Katyayani, Chamundeshwari
Day 6 is dedicated to Bairavi and worshiped in Colour Yellow
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Day 7
Chandika, Devi Chandi, Maa Kalaratri
She has looks of Kaali with dark complexion, disheveled hair and a fearlessness posture.
Its GREEN colour for the day.
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Day 8
Tripurasundari, Lalitha, Maha Gauri
Tripurasundari - The Goddesses of 3 worlds, Shodashi – the Goddess who signifies youth, Lalita – who signifies childhood and Rajarajeshvari who is the Queen or the ruler.
The colour is PEACOCK GREEN
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Day 9
Bhavani, Siddhidatri
The colour is Purple
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Day 10 is celebrated with Sky Blue colour. Click below for Blue kolams
Day 11 is celebrated with Pink colour. Click below for pink kolams
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Follow these 4 simple steps to draw Navarathiri Kolams Rangolis - The colours of the festival on your floor or paper.
Beginner-Friendly Method
1
PULLI (DOTS)
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down the dots in straight, even spacing using white rice powder or chalk.
2
CENTER LOOP
Start from the Center
Find the middle dot. Draw the center loop, star knot, or flower petal first. Starting in the center keeps the pattern perfectly balanced on all sides.
3
SIKKU (CURVES)
Loop Around the Outer Dots
Pinch the rice flour between your thumb and forefinger. Guide the line smoothly around the dots in one continuous motion without lifting your fingers.
4
KAAVI & LAMPS
Add Red Border or Lamps
Outline the edges with traditional red Kaavi powder, or place glowing terracotta agal vilakku (oil lamps) at the corners to make your Kolam radiant!
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Beginner Tip for Smooth Drawing:Use coarse dry rice flour (Arisi Maavu) for easy powder flow. For festive days, you can also place oil lamps or fill flower petals into the loops.
Vinns is a traditional South Indian Kolam artist and researcher passionate about preserving the mathematical elegance of Pulli matrices, Brahma Mudi continuous knots, and festival threshold traditions. Every pattern on this blog is drawn by hand.
Day 11 is celebrated with Pink colour. Click below for pink kolams
