‎'Nav' is a hindi word which means 'nine' and 'ratri' is used for 'night'. Thus, 'Navratri' together forms 'nine nights'. There are many legends attached to the conception of Navratri like all other Indian festivals. All of these legends are related to Goddess Shakti (The Hindu Mother Goddess) and her various forms(koon as Roops in hindi). It is one of the most celebrated festivals of Hindu calendar(It occurs 4 times in a year from which 2 are known as gupt navrati (Hidden Navratri) which is clebrated by the saints only and other two are krishna pash navrati and shulk paksh navrati), it holds special significance for Gujratis and Bengalis and one can see it in the zeal of the people with which they indulge in the festive activities of the season. Dandiya and Garba Rass are the highlights of the festival in Gujarat, while farmer sow seeds and thank the Goddess for her blessings and pray for better yield. In Ancient times, Navratri was associated with the fertility of Mother Earth who feed us as her children. The first three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Durga (Warrior Goddess) dressed in red and mounted on a lion(known as her vahan). Her various avatars - Kumari, Parvati and Kali - are worshipped during these days. Which represent three different classes of womanhood that include the child, the young girl (Kumari) and the mature woman. Next three days are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity also knwn as Maha Lakshmi, or visnupriya), dressed in gold and mounted on an owl (Her Vahan) and finally, last three are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati (Goddess Of Knowledge), dressed in milky white and mounted on a pure white swan(her Vahan) holding a musical instrument vida. Sweetmeats are prepared for the celebrations(Specially kheer prepared with milk rice sugar and dry fruits which is favourite of maa Lakshmi). In some communities, people undergo rigorous fasts during this season that lasts for the nine days of Navratri. The festival culminates on Mahanavami or MahaAstmai in some communities. On this day, Kanya Puja is performed. Nine (or, Five, Seven, Eleven) young girls (genrally aging between 1-9 years) representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Their feet are washed as a mark of respect for the Goddess and then they are offered new clothes (or ornaments, or any other thing which a girl or a lady can use to pamper herself) as gifts by the worshiper. This ritual is performed in most parts of the country. With commercialization, the festival has moved on to be a social festival rather than merely a religious one. However, nothing dampens the spirit of the devout followers of Goddess Durga, as they sing devotional songs and indulge in the celebrations of Navratri, year by year

What are the 9 colours to be used for Durga Navratri 2010?

Every Year These Colors are predicted by Indian Priests.

What are the nine special colours of sarees(Specially)  or Churidhar or any other clothing worn by women in india during Durga Navratri? The Tradition of 9 colours is very common in Gujarat, Maharashtra and some other North Indian states during Durga Navaratri puja. Here, I am providing few details on Navratri colours and the significance of the particular day.

Nine-day Navratri – Nine colours of Durga Navratri

1. First Day: Green colour is used. The Godess of first day in Navratri will be dressed in Green coloured saree. First Day of Durga Navaratri, 2010 –Kalasha Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) – Prathami Puja or Padyami Puja –Installation of earthen pot with grains (Specially Wheat) – Ashwin Shukla Padyami (Ashwin masa Shudda Prathami) –  8 October 2010.
2. Second Day: Grey colour is used. The Goddess of second day in Navratri will be dressed in Grey coloured saree. Second Day of Durga Navaratri, 2010 – Preethi Dwitiya (Preeti Vidiya) – Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya -   9 October 2010.
3. Third Day: Pink colour is used. The Goddess of third day in Navratri will be dressed in Pink coloured saree. Third Day of Durga Navaratri – Sthana Vriddhi Gauri Vrata – Ashwin Masa Shudda Tritiya (Aswayuja Shukla Thadiya) – 10 October 2010. – Sindhoor Tritiya. Sowbhagya Teej.
4. Fourth Day: White colour is used. The Goddess of fourth day in Navratri will be dressed in White coloured saree. Fourth Day of Durga Saran Navaratri, 2010 – Bhouma Chaturthi – Ashwin Masa Shudda Chaturthi (Ashwayuja Shukla Chavithi) – 11 October 2010.
5. Fifth Day: Red color is used. The Goddess of fifth day in Navratri will be dressed in Red coloured saree. Fifth Day of Durga Saran Navaratri, 2010 – Upang Lalitha Gauri Vrata (Sri Lalitha Panchami or Maha Panchami) – Ashwin Shudda Panchami – 12 October 2010.
6. Sixth Day: Blue colour is used. The Goddess of sixth day in Navratri will be dressed in Blue coloured saree. Sixth Day of Durga Navaratri 2010 – Maha Sashti – Ashwin Shudda Sashti – Ashwin Shudda Sashti – 13 October 2010.
7. Seventh Day: Yellow colour is used. The Goddess of seventh day in Navratri will be dressed in Yellow coloured saree. Seventh Day of Durga Saran Navaratri 2010 – Maha Saptami – Ashwin Shudda Saptami – Triratra Vrata Aarambha Utsava Puja (Trirathrotsavam) – 14 October 2010.
8. Eighth Day: Violet color is used. The Goddess of eighth day in Navratri will be dressed in Violet colored saree. Eighth Day of Durga Navaratri 2010 –Durga Ashtami (Maha Astami) Some people do Kanya Poojan (popularly known as Kanjak or kanjken )– Ashwin Shudda Astami – Sri Maha Durga Puja – Goddess Saraswati Mata Puja – 15 October 2010.
9. Ninth Day: Peacock Green color is used. The Goddess of ninth day in Navratri will be dressed in Peacock coloured saree. Ninth Day of Durga Navaratri 2010 – Maharnavami Puja (Maha Navami)  Some people do Kanya Poojan (popularly known as Kanjak or kanjken Depending on their family tradtion)– Suhasini Puja – Ayudha Puja – Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja – Ashwin Shudda Navami – 16 October 2010.

10. Tenth Day: Every year for Vijayadashami celebrations Red colour is used. TheGoddess of tenth day in Navratri will be dressed in Red coloured saree. Tenth Day of Durga Navaratri, 2010 – Vijaya Dashami (Dussera / Dasara / Dussehra) – Mahishasura Vadha – Ashwin Shudda Dashami – 17 October 2010.

Colors at a Glance :

The Nine Colours Of Durga Navratri

Pratipada – October 8, 2010 (Friday) – Green
Dwitiya – October 9 (Saturday) – Grey
Tritiya – October 10 (Sunday) – Pink
Chaturthi – October 11 (Monday) – White
Panchami – October 12 (Tuesday) – Red
Shasti – October 13 (Wednesday) – Blue
Saptami – October 14 (Thursday) – Yellow
Ashtami – October 15 (Friday) – Violet
Navami – October 16 (Saturday) – Peacock Green