{
  "id": 13983980,
  "title": "Navratri 2026 Day 3 Colour Is Red: Why Is This Hue Auspicious And How To Style It For Durga Puja?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/navratri-2026-day-3-colour-is-red-why-is-this-hue-auspicious-and-how",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/navratri-2026-day-3-colour-is-red-why-is-this-hue-auspicious-and-how-to-style-it-for-durga-puja"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Navratri 2026's Day 3 is a vibrant celebration, marked by the color red. This hue is not just visually striking but also deeply symbolic, embodying strength, love, passion, and vitality. The third day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta - the third form of Goddess Durga - traditionally calls for red to be incorporated into offerings, rituals, and attire.\n\nRed can be introduced into one's outfit through a statement lehenga, a classic saree, or a richly embroidered suit. Celebrities like Shanaya Kapoor have set the trend with their red ensembles. Kapoor's choice of a red ghaghra choli, paired with gold earrings and bold makeup, captures the festive spirit perfectly. To recreate this look, consider a flared skirt, an embellished choli, and traditional jewelry for a lively Dandiya night.\n\nWhether you're heading to a Garba event, attending a puja, or planning a family celebration, the color red offers ample opportunities to infuse your ethnic outfit with festivity. Embrace this auspicious hue to make your Durga Puja celebrations truly memorable.",
  "summary": "Navratri celebrations are getting more colourful as devotees embrace a different shade for each day of the festival. On Day 3, red takes the spotlight, bringing together traditional symbolism and festive fashion. Whether you're heading out for Garba, attending a puja or planning a family celebration, this vibrant hue offers plenty of ways to make an ethnic outfit stand out. Navratri 2026 Day 3:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}