Navratri & Navratnas: Gemstones Loved By The 9 Goddesses
Navratri fever has just begun, and for more than a week ahead, it will go on getting intense till Dussehra. You might have sorted your most favorite outfits to wear on each day of the festival. You might have picked out the best shades of the nine colours of Navratri attributed to each of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Dandiya might be missed this year too, due to pandemic restrictions. But here’s what you can do to get the best of your devotion towards the deity.
The astrological significance of Gemstones is widely known. What you must know this exuberant festive season, is the fondness of each form of the goddess towards different types of gemstones. If you were under the impression that the attribution of gemstones is according to the nine colours of Navratri, you are wrong. It’s more according to the spiritual powers of the gemstones.
Read on to know about the Gemstones for each day of Navratri, and how their colours differ from the nine colours of Navratri.
Day One: Ruby
Ruby, the king of gemstones is attributed to the first of the Nav-Durgas, Maa Shailaputri, the daughter of the king on mountains, Himalaya. Although the colour for the first day is yellow, the gemstone attributed to it sports a deep red colour. Astrologically, Ruby bestows the power of Sun upon its wearer.
Ruby is recommended to those who wish for gains like, enhancement in their status, and growth in their wealth and power. Wearing it on the first day of Navratri while worshiping Maa Shailaputri shall definitely take their prayers to the deity’s ears.
Day Two: Pearl
Maa Brahmacharini is known as the purest form of Maa Durga. She lives the life of an ascetic and performs strict penance to beget Lord Shiva as her husband. Worshiping the goddess bestows devotees with the immense stamina and will power needed to observe vratas that bring fulfilment to one’s life.
The colour for the second day is green and the gemstone attributed to Maa Brahmacharini is pearl. Pearl bestows the power of the Moon upon its wearer leading them a life of peace, confidence, courage and calmness. Anyone can wear it as it has no negative consequences.
Day Three: Red Coral
Third of the Navdurgas, Maa Chandraghanta manifests the valiance of Maa Durga as she sits on a mighty lion armed with a horde of weapons. Worshipping this form of the divine goddess is known to bestow devotees with great courage and valour along with politeness and growth in one’s life. She is known to be fond of the color grey.
Maa chandraghanta is attributed with Red Coral. It’s the gemstone of Mars, the planet known as the god of warfare. It bestows users with the necessary courage and enthusiasm required to surmount obstacles in life.
Day Four: Blue Sapphire
Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga is known as the creator of life and the universe. She sports a gentle and warm smile so intense that it upholds the existence of human life. Orange is the colour that pleases her on the fourth day of Navratri. But among the gemstones, Blue Sapphire, or Neelam as Indians know it, is attributed to her.
Just like the smile of Maa Kushmanda that spreads positivity, Blue Sapphire is known to be the remover of negativity. It Saves individuals from depressive feeling by driving away unknown fears. It’s known to promote mental balance.
Day Five: Emerald
Goddess Durga in the form of the mother of war lord Kartikeya, Maa Skandamata, is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. She is revered for her motherly warmth and care. As she is seated on a lotus, she is also referred to as Padmasana. She has a distinguished fair complexion. Hence, on the fifth Navratri Day, she is worshipped with the colour White.
Emerald, or Panna is the gemstone attributed to Maa Skandamata. According to astrology, Emerald exhibits the positive powers of Mercury. It helps users in their financial pursuits, and introduces them to new income opportunities.
Day Six: Yellow Sapphire
Born to the revered sage Katyayan as the result of his penance to please the divine goddess, Maa Katyayani is the sixth form of goddess Durga. She is distinguished by her gleaming complexion, and is known as the defeater of all evil. On the sixth day of Navratri, she is worshipped with the colour Red. Yellow Sapphire is the Navratna stone that pleases her.
Known as Pukhraj, Yellow Sapphire holds the power of planet Jupiter. Its is known as the bringer of prosperity and wisdom to its wearers. It helps them in being disciplined, defining their goals, and pursuing them till ultimate success.
Day Seven: Cat’s Eye
Navdurga of the seventh day, Maa Kalratri is known as the ultimate slayer of demons. She has many legends attributed to her, where she kills several of dreaded asuras. She manifests the fearless and the most fearsome form of Goddess Durga. Worshiping her is considered extremely auspicious if you wish victory over enemies and opponents. Resembling the deep colour of night sky, she is attributed with the colour Royal Blue.
The gemstone Cat’s Eye attributed to Goddess Kalratri is loaded with the powers of planet Ketu. It is known to bring liberal thinking to its wearers, leading them towards moksha.
Day eight: OPAL
The calm and serene avatar of Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Maa Mahagauri on the seventh day of Navratri. She brings peace and prosperity to the lives of her devotees and bestows them with profound tranquility. She can be pleased with the colour pink.
Opal is the gemstone attributed to Maa Mahagauri. Devotees worshipping the Goddess for a peaceful life can be benefited by the powers of Opal which is known to strengthen Venus, the planet of relationships, love, beauty and emotions. It assists users in achieving mental bliss and companionship.
Day Nine: Garnet
If you are pursuing something with a pure heart and good intentions, worshiping Maa Siddhadatri shall bestow you with success in your pursuit. She is the ninth and the final form of Goddess Durga. She is known to fulfil the wishes of her devotees. She is the goddess of attainment pleased by the colour purple as she’s worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri.
Maa Siddhadatri is attributed with the gemstone Garnet which derives its powers from Rahu, as per astrology. Garnet is known to bestow its users with increased creativity, spirituality, and heightened subtle senses.
While on the other days, it’s recommended to wear gemstones that are prescribed through astrological consultation, Navratnas attributed to the nine days of Navratri are known to strengthen the prayers offered to the goddesses. Gemstones are always best to be owned in their most genuine forms. Get them all at Carat & Colour, one of the leading brands in India.
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