{"product_id":"kamal-arpan-yellow-navratri-handpainted-saree","title":"Kamal Arpan | Hand Painted Yellow Navratri Saree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKamal Arpan Skandamata: a hand painted yellow saree for Navratri, Day 5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamal Arpan Skandamata is built around Maa Skandamata, the mother of Kartikeya and the fifth form of Durga worshipped on Day 5 of Navratri. Her own name and iconography are inseparable from the lotus, she is seated on one, which is why she is also called Padmasana, and she holds one in her hand as a symbol of purity and quiet strength. This saree leans fully into that image, delicate pink lotus blooms hand painted across a soft yellow cotton base, the colour tradition assigns to her day, with a larger bloom gathered on the pallu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base fabric is cotton, breathable and easy to wear through the long middle stretch of Navratri, when the festival's early energy has settled into its steady rhythm. Every lotus is painted freehand by an artisan, in varying sizes across the body of the saree, so no two pieces 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\u003eSkandamata is remembered above all as a mother, tender toward the child in her lap, yet steady enough to raise a warrior who would go on to lead the army of the gods. The lotus carries that same duality, soft and easily bruised, yet rising clean out of muddy water every single time. The gesture behind this saree, hands tenderly cradling a lotus bloom, echoes the timeless act of offering flowers to the Devi, a small, quiet devotion rather than a bold, dramatic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen and how to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamal Arpan Skandamata is built specifically for Day 5 of Navratri, when yellow is worn in her honour, though its soft palette suits any occasion where gentleness feels more fitting than spectacle. It belongs alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/collections\/shakti-rang-navratri-saree-collection\"\u003eShakti Rang collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including the Day 1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/products\/devi-hasta-shailputri-orange-navratri-handpainted-saree\"\u003eDevi Hasta Shailputri saree\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 dedicated to 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 a full day of Navratri rituals and evening celebrations alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamal Arpan Skandamata is handcrafted by Indian artisans, painted entirely by hand rather than printed. Small irregularities in the painted lotuses are a natural part of the handmade process, not a flaw, and are part of what makes each saree in this design one of a kind.\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, pink lotus motifs on a yellow 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\u003eYellow with hand painted pink lotus 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 5, 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 5 of Navratri 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow. Per the 2026 Navratri colour sequence, yellow is associated with Day 5 and Maa Skandamata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is Maa Skandamata?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkandamata is the fifth of the nine forms of Durga worshipped during Navratri, known as the mother of Lord Kartikeya. She is depicted with four arms, holding her infant son, a lotus in each of two hands, and her fourth hand raised in blessing, seated on a lotus, which is why she is also called Padmasana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the lotus motif on this saree represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lotus is Skandamata's defining symbol, she is seated on one and holds one in her hand. The hand painted lotus blooms on this saree reflect that connection, along with the tradition of offering flowers to the Devi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this saree hand painted or printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand painted. Each lotus 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":49707169120515,"sku":"ORSR030","price":5940.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/8402\/0646\/files\/MSR_0419_fb647b30-88d4-4fdf-8100-71436ebc5a74.jpg?v=1790416440","url":"https:\/\/www.sundariihandmade.com\/products\/kamal-arpan-yellow-navratri-handpainted-saree","provider":"Sundarii Handmade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}