Navratri Colours 2026: Nine Colours of Navratri Day-wise with Devi Names and Significance

Nine nights, nine forms of Maa Durga, and nine colours to match. For many families, choosing the Navratri colour of the day is as much a part of the festival as the morning puja and the evening aarti. It turns getting dressed into a small act of devotion, and it brings the whole household, office or garba circle together in one shade.

Shardiya Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, and the day-wise colours below match the 2026 list published by Free Press Journal and Gulf News. This guide gives you the nine colours of Navratri for 2026 day by day, the devi worshipped each day, what each colour means, and easy saree ideas so you are ready before Day 1.

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The nine colours of Navratri 2026 day by day, 11 to 19 October, each matched to the form of Maa Durga worshipped that day.

Book this pujaNavratri Pratham Shaktipeetham Maa Shailputri 11,001 Beej Mantra Havan & Panchopchar PujanShree Adhisthatri Maya Devi Mandir, Haridwar

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Navratri 9 Colours 2026: Day-wise List with Devi Names

Here are the Navratri colours for nine days in 2026, with the date and the form of Maa Durga worshipped on each day.

Significance of Navratri Colours

Each of the Navratri 9 colours reflects a quality of the Devi worshipped that day, such as purity, courage, abundance or calm. Wearing the colour is a way of keeping her in mind through the day, from the first diya to the last bhajan. Families often match the colour in the chunri offered to Mata Rani, the flowers on the altar, or the rangoli at the door.

Why Do Navratri Colours Change Every Year?

The Navratri colours are not fixed to the devis. The list begins with the colour of the weekday on which Navratri starts, so the whole sequence shifts each year. In 2026, Navratri starts on a Sunday, so Day 1 is orange.

Navratri Day-wise Colours Explained: Day 1 to Day 9

Here are the Navratri day wise colours with the devi and the meaning of each shade. Looking for one day, like the 6th day of Navratri colour? Jump straight to it below.

Navratri Day 1 Colour: Orange (11 October)

Orange stands for energy, warmth and a bright new beginning. It suits Day 1, when Kalash Sthapana is done and devotees worship Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas. Many begin the festival with a Maa Shailputri havan, chanting her beej mantra for steadiness and strength through the nine days.

Navratri Day 2 Colour: White (12 October)

White represents peace, purity and devotion. It reflects Maa Brahmacharini, the Devi of tapasya and quiet resolve, which is why many devotees keep a simple fast and spend the day in jaap.

Navratri Day 3 Colour: Red (13 October)

Red is the colour of strength, courage and love. It honours Maa Chandraghanta, who wears a half-moon shaped like a bell on her forehead, and whose worship is believed to bring calm to the mind and the home.

Navratri Day 4 Colour: Royal Blue (14 October)

Royal blue stands for depth, calm strength and abundance. It is worn for Maa Kushmanda, believed to have created the universe with her gentle smile. Abundance is a theme of the day, and many families also offer a Mahalakshmi pooja during Navratri for steady prosperity at home.

Navratri Day 5 Colour: Yellow (15 October)

Yellow brings joy, optimism and warmth. It honours Maa Skandamata, the loving mother of Kartikeya. Day 5 is also a favoured time to recite or sponsor the Durga Saptashati path, the 700 verses that tell of the Devi's victories.

Navratri Day 6 Colour: Green (16 October)

Green stands for growth, harmony and new beginnings. It is worn for Maa Katyayani, worshipped for strength and for the blessing of a happy marriage.

Navratri Day 7 Colour: Grey (17 October)

Grey represents balance and steadiness. It honours Maa Kalratri, the fierce form of Durga who removes fear and darkness.

Navratri Day 8 Colour: Purple (18 October)

Purple stands for dignity, ambition and spiritual depth. It is worn on Durga Ashtami for Maa Mahagauri, the radiant and peaceful form of the Devi.

Navratri Day 9 Colour: Peacock Green (19 October)

Peacock green blends the calm of blue with the freshness of green, representing compassion and fulfilment. It honours Maa Siddhidatri, the giver of siddhis, on Maha Navami, the day of Kanya Pujan.

Booking a Navratri Puja

If you can't visit a Devi temple during these nine days, temple Pandits can perform the day's puja at a Shakti Peeth with your name and gotra in the sankalp, and share a video of it with you afterwards.

Day 1 · Maya Devi, HaridwarNavratri Pratham Shaktipeetham Maa Shailputri 11,001 Beej Mantra Havan & Panchopchar PujanMaa Shailputri beej mantra havan to open the nine days, performed in your name.Shree Adhisthatri Maya Devi Mandir, HaridwarBook this puja

Navratri Saree Colour Ideas for Each Day

The Navratri saree colour of the day doesn't have to mean a new saree every day. Here are simple ideas, from festive silks to everyday cottons.

Which Colour to Wear on the First Day of Navratri?

Orange is the colour to wear on the first day of Navratri 2026, Sunday, 11 October. Pair it with a red or gold dupatta for Ghatasthapana and the Maa Shailputri puja. If you don't own orange, saffron, peach or marigold shades work just as well. The intention matters more than the exact shade.

Celebrating Navratri, Wherever You Are

The colours bring the festival into your home, but many devotees also want to be part of the worship at the great Devi temples. Not everyone can travel to Haridwar, Kashi, Naimisharanya or Pushkar during these nine days, and that is exactly what Ekishwar was built for. From the Day 1 havan at Maya Devi to Kanya Pujan on Navami, each Navratri puja can be performed by temple Pandits in your name, wherever you are this Navratri 2026.

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