{"product_id":"devi-hasta-shailputri-orange-navratri-handpainted-saree","title":"Devi Hasta | Hand Painted Orange Navratri Saree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDevi Hasta Shailputri: a hand painted orange saree for Navratri, Day 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevi Hasta Shailputri opens the Navratri story the way the festival itself does, with Maa Shailputri, the first of the nine forms of Durga, worshipped on Day 1. She is shown here in her traditional form, a trishul in her right hand and a lotus in her left, riding Nandi the bull, with a crescent moon resting on her forehead, all hand painted in gold across a rich orange cotton base, the colour of new beginnings that this first day carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base fabric is cotton, chosen for how comfortably it carries a wearer through nine long festive days, from morning rituals through evening dandiya. Every motif is painted freehand by an artisan directly onto the fabric, not printed, so no two sarees in this design are ever exactly alike. A matching blouse piece is included with this saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and what the motifs represent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShailputri's iconography is simple and grounded, in keeping with her role as the daughter of the mountains and the form that begins the entire nine day journey. The trishul she holds represents mastery over body, mind, and spirit, the lotus stands for purity that remains untouched by the world around it, and Nandi the bull represents dharma, steady and unwavering. Scattered across the drape are hand painted red palm prints, a nod to the aashirwad tradition of blessing handprints, marking protection and divine presence, and a fitting motif for a saree named Devi Hasta, meaning the hand of the Goddess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen and how to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevi Hasta Shailputri is built specifically for Day 1 of Navratri, when orange is the colour worn in her honour, though its warm palette works across the wider festive season as well. It is part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/collections\/shakti-rang-navratri-saree-collection\"\u003eShakti Rang collection\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the Day 3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/products\/raudra-chandrika-red-navratri-handpainted-saree\"\u003eRaudra Chandrika saree\u003c\/a\u003e and the Day 7 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/products\/charan-kalratri-grey-navratri-handpainted-saree\"\u003eCharan Kalratri saree\u003c\/a\u003e, each built around a different form of Durga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDrape and fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton drapes soft and easy, simple to pleat cleanly, and comfortable enough to wear through the very first, and often busiest, day of the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevi Hasta Shailputri is handcrafted by Indian artisans, painted entirely by hand rather than printed. Small irregularities in the painted motifs are a natural part of the handmade process, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWashing and care instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only. Hand painted work does not hold up to hand washing or machine washing, so dry cleaning is the safest way to protect the painted motifs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand painted, gold and red motifs on an orange base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlouse piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange with gold and red hand painted motifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavratri Day 1, festive and devotional wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry clean only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted by Indian artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour saree should I wear on Day 1 of Navratri 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange. Navratri's colour sequence follows the ruling planet of each weekday and shifts year to year, and for 2026, orange is the colour associated with Day 1 and Maa Shailputri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is Maa Shailputri?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShailputri is the first of the nine forms of Durga worshipped during Navratri, known as the daughter of the mountains. She is depicted holding a trishul in her right hand and a lotus in her left, riding Nandi the bull, with a crescent moon on her forehead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the motifs on this saree represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trishul, lotus, and Nandi reflect Shailputri's traditional iconography, while the hand painted red palm prints represent the aashirwad tradition of blessing handprints, marking protection and divine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this saree hand painted or printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand painted. Each motif is painted freehand by an artisan, not applied with a block or a printer, which is why small variations exist between individual sarees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this saree come with a blouse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a matching blouse piece is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I wash a hand painted cotton saree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only, to protect the painted motifs from fading or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"shakti Rang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707188486403,"sku":"ORSR034","price":5940.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/8402\/0646\/files\/MSR_0412_bbd9bd36-9ed6-4208-8999-2c1b057867d7.jpg?v=1790417025","url":"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/en-us\/products\/devi-hasta-shailputri-orange-navratri-handpainted-saree","provider":"Sundarii Handmade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}