Navratri 2026 falls on 13 October to 21 October. Each of the nine days has a colour associated with one of the nine forms of Durga. Below is the complete day-wise colour chart, what each colour means, and what to wear — whether you are attending garba, visiting the pandal, or celebrating at work.
What are the 9 colours of Navratri 2026?
The nine colours of Navratri 2026 are Yellow, Green, Grey, Orange, White, Red, Royal Blue, Pink, and Purple — one for each day from October 13 to October 21. These colours correspond to the nine forms of Goddess Durga worshipped across the festival.
| Day | Date (October 2026) | Colour | Goddess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 — Pratipada | 13 October | Yellow | Shailputri |
| Day 2 — Dwitiya | 14 October | Green | Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 — Tritiya | 15 October | Grey | Chandraghanta |
| Day 4 — Chaturthi | 16 October | Orange | Kushmanda |
| Day 5 — Panchami | 17 October | White | Skandamata |
| Day 6 — Shashthi | 18 October | Red | Katyayani |
| Day 7 — Saptami | 19 October | Royal Blue | Kalaratri |
| Day 8 — Ashtami | 20 October | Pink | Mahagauri |
| Day 9 — Navami | 21 October | Purple | Siddhidatri |
When does Navratri 2026 start and end?
Navratri 2026 (Sharad Navratri) starts on 13 October 2026 (Pratipada, Ashwin Shukla Paksha) and ends on 21 October 2026 (Navami). Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on 22 October 2026, the day after Navratri concludes.
What colour is worn on Day 1 of Navratri 2026?
Day 1 (13 October) is Yellow, honouring Shailputri, the first form of Durga. Yellow represents happiness and positivity. Wear mustard, golden yellow, or turmeric tones.
What colour is worn on Day 2 of Navratri 2026?
Day 2 (14 October) is Green, honouring Brahmacharini. Bottle green, sage, and mint all count. The Poppy Tunic in cotton silk chanderi is made to order in India.
What colour is worn on Day 3 of Navratri 2026?
Day 3 (15 October) is Grey, honouring Chandraghanta. Choose silver-grey or charcoal with gold jewellery rather than flat office-grey.
What colour is worn on Day 4 of Navratri 2026?
Day 4 (16 October) is Orange, honouring Kushmanda. Saffron, tangerine, and mango yellow-orange all qualify. Orange looks rich in cotton, chanderi, and silk blends.
What colour is worn on Day 5 of Navratri 2026?
Day 5 (17 October) is White, honouring Skandamata. Wear white with gold or silver accessories to keep the look festive. The Dandelion Tunic set in white is handcrafted in cotton.
What colour is worn on Day 6 of Navratri 2026?
Day 6 (18 October) is Red, honouring Katyayani. Red is the most festive of the nine Navratri colours. Deep red, crimson, or maroon all count.
What colour is worn on Day 7 of Navratri 2026?
Day 7 (19 October) is Royal Blue, honouring Kalaratri. Choose deep royal blue, not navy or sky blue. Pair with silver or antique jewellery for evening garba.
What colour is worn on Day 8 of Navratri 2026?
Day 8 — Ashtami (20 October) is Pink, honouring Mahagauri. Ashtami is one of the most important days of Navratri. Baby pink to fuchsia, both are acceptable.
What colour is worn on Day 9 of Navratri 2026?
Day 9 — Navami (21 October) is Purple, honouring Siddhidatri. Purple marks the final day of Navratri before Dussehra. Lavender and deep violet both qualify.
What should women wear for Navratri 2026?
For Navratri 2026, women can wear a lehenga choli, salwar suit, kurti set, tunic set, co-ord set, or Indo-western outfit in the day's colour. The colour is the rule — the silhouette is flexible. Cotton, chanderi, and cotton silk breathe well and drape beautifully for long garba nights. Browse HOH festive sets — all made to order and handcrafted in India. The Tassle Blossom printed tunic set and Floral kaftan tunic set both work across multiple Navratri days.
Is Navratri 2026 in September or October?
Navratri 2026 (Sharad Navratri) is in October — 13 to 21 October 2026. In 2026 it falls fully within October.
What is the Navratri colour chart for Maharashtra and Karnataka?
The same nine-day colour sequence applies across India — including Maharashtra and Karnataka (where the festival is also celebrated as Dasara). Yellow, Green, Grey, Orange, White, Red, Royal Blue, Pink, Purple — the chart is consistent. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on 22 October 2026.
Which Navratri 2026 colour is the most auspicious?
All nine colours carry significance, but Red on Day 6 and Pink on Ashtami (Day 8) are considered especially auspicious. Ashtami is the most widely observed day of Navratri 2026.
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