Navratri colours 2026
Navratri 2026 colours: what to wear each day
The nine colours for 2026, starting with orange on Sunday 11 October. Tap a colour to see its day; during the festival, today's colour is highlighted.
Colour lists vary slightly between sources and regions. Wear what feels right to you; devotion matters more than the shade.
| Day | Colour | Devi | What it stands for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Sun, 11 Oct | Orange | Maa Shailputri | Warmth, energy and a joyful start |
| Day 2Mon, 12 Oct | White | Maa Brahmacharini | Peace, purity and inner calm |
| Day 3Tue, 13 Oct | Red | Maa Chandraghanta | Courage, passion and strength |
| Day 4Wed, 14 Oct | Royal Blue | Maa Kushmanda | Stability and trust |
| Day 5Thu, 15 Oct | Yellow | Maa Skandamata | Happiness, brightness and optimism |
| Day 6Fri, 16 Oct | Green | Maa Katyayani | Growth, harmony and new beginnings |
| Day 7Sat, 17 Oct | Grey | Maa Kalaratri | Balance and a grounded mind |
| Day 8Sun, 18 Oct | Purple | Maa Mahagauri | Dignity, ambition and devotion |
| Day 9Mon, 19 Oct | Peacock Green | Maa Siddhidatri | Compassion and individuality |
Why the colours change every year
The nine-colour list most people follow is tied to the weekday. Each weekday has a ruling planet and a colour: Sunday is orange, Monday white, Tuesday red, Wednesday royal blue, Thursday yellow, Friday green and Saturday grey. Day 1 takes the colour of the weekday Navratri starts on, and the list continues from there, with purple and peacock green for the last two days. Since Navratri 2026 begins on a Sunday, the sequence starts with orange.
This custom is popular, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, but it is not a scriptural rule. Some families simply wear red or yellow throughout, and that is just as right.
Simple ideas for each colour
- Use the colour for your dupatta, kurta, saree border or even just the flowers you offer, if you do not want to dress fully in it.
- For grey (Day 7), silver or pastel grey with a bright dupatta looks festive.
- Peacock green (Day 9) is a blue-green shade, close to teal.