Inspired by Navratri’s nine nights, this guide blends color therapy, self-care, and affirmations to align mind, body, and spirit.
My Story With the Nine Nights
I was born during Navratri, and perhaps that’s why these nine nights have always felt heightened for me — charged with a little more drama, a little more divinity. In fact, drama seemed to precede me even before I entered the world.
The doctor told my grandmother that either the mother or the baby could survive. In that fragile moment, my Nani struck a pact with the Goddess: if the baby lived, she would name her after Her. And so, Aparna.
The drama didn’t end there. The doctor warned my grandparents and mama that I might never walk properly, that my legs could be weak. Again, my family turned to Devi. They vowed that when I took my first steps, they would go to Vaishno Devi. And they did. Those first steps were more than a milestone — they were the fulfilment of faith.
My Nani always told me: be extra kind, be extra devoted to the Goddess. And in many ways, my life has followed that rhythm. I went to a women’s college. My career path led me into beauty, a world shaped by remarkable women — founders, creators, marketers, readers. And Lavenderoom was born, a space to celebrate the divinity of beauty, and the journey to a higher self through it.
Growing up, I wasn’t always fond of my name. Aparna felt too heavy, too steeped in mythology. Every Sanskrit or culture lesson had a chapter on Parvati’s devotion to Shiva, and inevitably teenage eyes would turn toward me. My best friend teased me as “Umam.” I cringed then. Now, I accept it with grace. Aparna reminds me of resilience, focus, and the feminine fire stitched into my story.
So, each Navratri, I feel a personal pull to not just celebrate, but to realign. These nine days carry immense energy. This year, I’ve distilled them into a guide — one that blends energy, ritual, beauty, and affirmation. You can choose to follow all nine days or simply the one that resonates most.
🌸 The 9-Day Energy & Beauty Ritual Guide
Day 1 · Mon, Sep 22 · Chandraghanta · White
• Energy: Calm · Balance · Fearlessness
• Color Therapy: Let white calm you.
• Styling Tip: Crisp cottons, a white candle, or white lilies nearby.
• Action: Take a salt bath or practice 9 minutes of mindful breathwork.
• Beauty Ritual: Rosewater + aloe vera gua sha massage or ice cubes wrapped in muslin to restore balance.
• Affirmation: “I radiate peace, I release fear.”
Day 2 · Tue, Sep 23 · Kushmanda · Red
• Energy: Creativity · Expansion
• Color Therapy: Add red for vitality.
• Styling Tip: A silk cushion, fresh roses, or a red notebook.
•Action: Begin or re-energise a project you’ve been postponing.
• Beauty Ritual: Warm your body with abhyanga (self-oil massage) using sesame or almond oil.
• Affirmation: “My creativity lights up my world.”
Day 3 · Wed, Sep 24 · Skandamata · Royal Blue
• Energy: Compassion · Guidance
• Color Therapy: Bring in royal blue.
• Styling Tip: Blue ceramics, indigo dupatta, or deep blue throw.
• Action: Offer support to someone or seek wisdom from a mentor.
• Beauty Ritual: Use a hydrating sheet mask or apply aloe + glycerin blend for plump skin.
• Affirmation: “When I nurture, I too am nourished.”
Day 4 · Thu, Sep 25 · Katyayani · Yellow
• Energy: Courage · Visibility
• Color Therapy: Brighten with yellow.
• Styling Tip: Yellow dupatta, cushion, or marigold in a vase.
• Action: Step into the spotlight — post, speak, or share boldly.
• Beauty Ritual: Brighten skin with a Vitamin C serum or a besan + lemon ubtan.
• Affirmation: “I am seen. I shine with confidence.”
Day 5 · Fri, Sep 26 · Kalaratri · Green
• Energy: Fierce Clarity · Release
• Color Therapy: Call in green for cleansing.
• Styling Tip: Green plants, jade stone, or an emerald-toned kurta.
• Action: Write down one fear or resentment · tear or burn it.
• Beauty Ritual: Multani mitti (Fuller’s Earth) face mask or neem scalp cleanse for detox.
• Affirmation: “I release what no longer serves me.”
Day 6 · Sat, Sep 27 · Shailputri · Grey
• Energy: Stability · Fresh Start
• Color Therapy: Surround yourself with grey.
• Styling Tip: Add a grey throw, scarf, or stone bowl at your desk.
• Action: Write one limiting belief you’re ready to release · light a diya for grounding.
• Beauty Ritual: Scalp massage with Bhringraj or sesame oil for root strength.
• Affirmation: “I am rooted, I am safe, I begin anew.”
Day 7 · Sun, Sep 28 · Brahmacharini · Orange
• Energy: Willpower · Discipline
• Color Therapy: Invite orange tones.
• Styling Tip: Wear an orange dupatta or place marigolds in your space.
• Action: Choose one non-negotiable practice today (movement, journaling, chanting).
• Beauty Ritual: Apply a turmeric + honey mask for natural glow.
• Affirmation: “My discipline fuels my glow.”
Day 8 · Mon, Sep 29 · Mahagauri · Peacock Green
• Energy: Renewal · Purity
• Color Therapy: Embrace peacock green.
• Styling Tip: A dupatta, tealight holder, or jewelry in this shade.
• Action: Declutter your vanity/desk · eat clean greens.
• Beauty Ritual: Exfoliate with sugar + coconut oil scrub for softness, or coffee + honey scrub for renewal.
• Affirmation: “I shed the old, I step into purity.”
Day 9 · Tue, Sep 30 · Siddhidatri · Pink
• Energy: Wholeness · Fulfillment
• Color Therapy: Surround yourself with pink.
• Styling Tip: Fresh roses, a blush-toned dupatta, or rose quartz by your desk.
• Action: Arrange fresh flowers in your space — a visible reminder of completion and joy.
• Beauty Ritual: Spritz rose mist on face + aura, inhale deeply 3 times.
• Affirmation: “I am whole, radiant, and complete.”
Closing Note
Nine days, nine energies, nine ways to align. You don’t have to do it all — choose what calls to you. Each ritual, each affirmation, is an invitation to honor yourself as much as the Goddess.
Wishing you power, beauty, and grace.
Love & light,
Aparna
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