Navratri is just around the corner! Devotees are enthusiastically preparing for the worship of the Mother Goddess. Along with worshiping the Mother Goddess during Navratri, adorning her is also considered very auspicious. Come, let us know how by adorning the goddess, the blessings of Goddess Durga are showered on the devotees.

Mata Shringar: Importance and Spiritual Aspects

The makeup of Maa Durga has special significance in Chaitra Navratri. Shringar is considered a way to please the mother and offer one’s love and devotion. It is said that the adornment done to the Mother Goddess increases her power and her compassion towards the devotees. Just as we adorn ourselves, similarly we have the same feelings behind adorning our mother.

chaitra navratri makeup material

Many things are used to adorn the Mother Goddess. These items hold symbolic importance and are also useful in giving an attractive look to the mother. Come, let us know about some essential makeup items:

• Red or yellow chunari:  It is very auspicious to cover the mother with chunari.
• Sindoor:  Sindoor, which is considered a symbol of married life, is also applied in the prayer of Maa Durga.
• Bangles:  Bangles are an integral part of makeup. Glass bangles are especially worn by the mother.
• Bindi and Mahavar:  Bindi is applied on the forehead of the mother and Mahavar (Alata) is applied on her feet.
• Kajal and Mehndi:  Kajal and beautiful mehndi can be applied on the hands to decorate the mother’s eyes.
• Nail polish, lipstick, perfume:  These items can also be used to complete the mother’s makeup.
• Jewellery:  Maa Durga is adorned with jewelery like Mangalsutra, earrings, nose ring, anklets etc.
• Flower-garland, Gajra : Fresh flowers and Gajra add to the adornment of the Goddess.

Mother’s makeup method

1. First of all, bathe the idol or picture of Mother Goddess with clean water.
2. Cover them with chunari and apply vermilion.
3. Decorate mother with bangles, bindi, kajal, mahavar etc.
4. Wear jewelery like mangalsutra, earrings, nose ring.
5. Complete your mother’s makeup with flowers and fragrant perfume.

Colors of Mother’s clothes during 9 days of Navratri:

Day	name of goddess	color of clothes
first day	Shailputri	Yellow
second day	Brahmacharini	Green
day 3	moon hour	brown
fourth day	Kushmanda	orange
fifth day	skandamata	White
sixth day	Katyayani	Red
seventh day	black night	Blue
eighth day	Mahagauri	pink
ninth day	Siddhidatri	purple

Things to keep in mind while adorning Mata:

Cleanliness and purity:

• Use only clean and pure items while adorning the Mother Goddess.
• Wash and dry makeup items in advance.
• Apply makeup to the idol or picture of the Mother Goddess only after bathing it.

Emotion and Concentration:

• While adorning the Mother Goddess, keep a feeling of devotion and concentration in your mind.
• Apply makeup with love and devotion towards your mother.
• Do not bring any negative thoughts in your mind.

Time and Rules:

• The best time to adorn the Mother Goddess is in the morning.
• If you can’t wear makeup all day, at least do it in the morning and evening.
• While doing makeup, follow the rules mentioned in the scriptures.

other things:

• While adorning the Mother Goddess, do not do it as per your wish, but do it as per the scriptures.
• Be careful while choosing jewelery and other items while adorning the mother.
• Don’t forget to offer food and water to the Mother Goddess.

Benefits of adorning Mata:

• By adorning the Mother Goddess, her blessings are showered on the devotees.
• Helps in achieving desired results.
• Negative energy is removed and positive energy is transmitted.
• Happiness, peace and prosperity increases in the house.

Decorating the Mother Goddess during Navratri is considered especially fruitful.

Some more important information related to mother’s makeup:

Cultural and regional importance of makeup:

• The traditions of adorning the Mother Goddess may be slightly different in different regions of India.
• For example, during Durga Puja in Bengal, the Mother Goddess is adorned with special crowns and decorations. At the same time, in Gujarat and Rajasthan, traditional jewelery is prominent in the adornment of the Goddess.

Clothing and Jewelery Options:

• Chunari:  Apart from red or yellow, you can also choose chunari in bright colors like pink, orange. Choosing traditional sarees like Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, Bandhani is also considered very auspicious.
• Jewellery:  Gold, silver, pearls, or imitation jewelery can be used. Jewelery with traditional designs like temple shaped ornaments, lotus flowers etc. make the look of Mata even more divine.

Natural Makeup Ingredients:

• Many devotees like to adorn the mother with natural materials like kumkum, sandalwood, turmeric, flowers, belpatra etc. It is also environment friendly.

Experiences of Devotees

Many devotees believe that if they adorn Maa Durga with true heart, their wishes are fulfilled. Some devotees say that due to this there is no lack of peace and happiness and prosperity in their life. Mother’s adornment is a symbolic form of devotion, which takes the devotees even closer to the mother.

Do you have any experiences you would like to share? Let me know below!

Best wishes for Chaitra Navratri! May Mother shower her blessings on all of you!