On day eight of Navratri, also called Maha Ashtami, the colour peacock green takes center stage. It symbolises freshness and hope
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On day eight of Navratri, also called Maha Ashtami, the colour peacock green takes center stage. It symbolises freshness and hope. Wearing peacock green is believed to invite a sense of calm and good fortune in one's life. Peacock green is donned by devotees in honor of Maa Mahagauri.
Maa Mahagauri is the incarnation of Maa Durga during her intense years of penance after which she attained her radiant form, and pleased with her devotion Lord Shiva married her. The name Mahagauri stands for ‘Maha’, meaning great and ‘Gauri’ meaning fair or white. She symbolises peace and purity. She is the eight of the Navadurga.
Maa Mahagauri is depicted to have four-hands; in her upper right hand she holds a Trishul (trident), and in the upper left a damaru. Her lower right hand is in abhaya mudra, while her lower left hand holds a Japa mala. She is also shown mounted on a white bull. Praying to Maa Mahagauri is said to remove obstacles, wash away sins and bring prosperity in life.
To worship Maa Mahagauri, devotees can perform Kanya puja or Kumari puja to worship young girls as manifestation of goddess Durga, to seek her blessings and honor the divine feminine energy. On Ashtami, during Kanya Puja, nine young girls are invited to symbolize the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. Their feet are ceremonially washed, a tilak is applied to their foreheads, and they are offered prasadam.
Peacock green is a regal colour and would look best when paired with colours that add to the richness of it. It can look best when paired with colours like antique gold, silver, red, purple or blue. As the nine-day festival in India draws to a close, it leaves devotees with a deep sense of emotion, fulfillment, and spiritual renewal.
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