The 9 colours of Navratri hold deep spiritual significance where each represents a different attribute of Goddess Durga invoking the divine energies of the goddess. It creates a powerful connection between festivity and spirituality and brings positivity, protection, and prosperity. Each of the nine forms and their colours symbolises virtues of tranquillity, strength, and devotion as well.By adorning these shades, devotees pay sincere tribute and honour and celebrate her divine feminine energy.
Removing the darkness and bringing in light and positivity on Day 8, the colour worn on Maha Ashtami is pink. To celebrate goddess Mahagauri, who is the eighth form of Goddess Durga, she represents love, compassion, affection, and harmony. She is known for her gentle and nurturing qualities and devotees worship them to attain wisdom and knowledge. People also offer pink flowers and sweets to the goddess and decorate their homes and pandal with pink aesthetics. Let’s take a look at some ethnic pieces that can be worn on the eighth day, abiding by the chosen colour.
Pink dhoti-style kurta set
Dhoti style kurti set features a mix and high-low asymmetrical pants with a cowl cut design and hemline. They can be made from a piece of cloth and are also available readymade in the market. Men can simply wear a neat pair of pastel pink short or long kurta with decent embroidery which would look stunning.
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Angrakha kurta set
Angrakha kurti set with subtle pink shade would look stunning during Navratri and are mainly inspired by the musicians dressed back in the day with a wrap-around detailing that looks classy with a flowing end. These suits can be worn by both men and women.
Kaftan kurta sets
Kaftans are loose and breezy kurtas with a drawstring around the waist are known for their comfort. The pastel pink kaftan kurta with churidar pants looks stunning and relaxed and would look great in a pastel pink shade.
Dhoti with a short jacket-blouse
Pastel pink dhoti pants paired with a crop look-alike jacket blouse featuring a collar would look stunning with a modern twist. You can add a long ethnic sling bag with beautiful accessories, which would just make your day.
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The Indo-Western kurta-palazzo set
Indo-Western kurtas have an outstanding straight-fit flow with long cuts from the waistline, which looks classic and gives a modest touch to this traditional fit. It can be paired with a straight-fit palazzo look and would look sleek, accentuating your curves.
Asymmetrical kurta sets
Asymmetrical kurta sets with unique and stunning hems having layered cuts, front-cuts, side-cuts, and high-low patterns look iconic and give a severe level of comfort. They can be paired with ankle-length pants, churidars, and palazzos as well.
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Bottom line
Encourage your loved ones to celebrate and enjoy this festival by donning beautiful hues every day and bringing prosperity, good luck, and good vibes all the way long. Remember this festival calls for spirituality and vibrancy symbolising the triumph of good over evil in these 9 days.
