Navratri 2026: the nine auspicious colours for each day of the festival

Shardiya Navratri 2026 will be celebrated this year from October 11 to 19. The festival honours nine forms of the goddess and is considered highly sacred in Hinduism. It is especially significant for devotees seeking the blessings of the goddess in her different forms of Shakti.

A particular auspicious colour has been set for each day of the nine-day festival. The goddess is adorned in these colours during worship, and devotees too wear clothes of the day's colour and celebrate with enthusiasm. The colours are regarded as symbols of auspiciousness and positive energy. Those going to garba nights can enjoy the festival by wearing the colour of the day.

The first day is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, and its colour is saffron. The colour is regarded as a symbol of creativity, enthusiasm and positive energy. Devotees will wear saffron and pray to the goddess for peace of mind and positivity.

The second day belongs to Goddess Brahmacharini, and white has special significance on this day. White is regarded as a symbol of peace, purity and simplicity. Devotees will wear white and pray for peace of mind and positivity.

The third day is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, and red will be the special colour. Red is regarded as a symbol of love, energy and power. Devotees may wear red and seek the goddess's blessings for courage and strength.

On the fourth day Goddess Kushmanda will be worshipped, and the colour is royal blue. It is regarded as a symbol of strength and peace. Wearing this colour, devotees can pray to the goddess for courage and balance in life.

The fifth day is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, and yellow will be the special colour. Yellow is regarded as a symbol of happiness, hope and positivity. Wearing it, devotees can seek the goddess's blessings for happiness and prosperity.

On the sixth day Goddess Katyayani will be worshipped, and green will be the main colour of the day. Green is regarded as a symbol of growth, peace and prosperity. Wearing it, devotees can pray to the goddess for stability and balance in life.

On the seventh day Goddess Kalaratri is worshipped. This is the most patient of the goddess's forms. The goddess assumed the Kalaratri form to destroy demons. The main colour of the day is grey, regarded as a symbol of balance and stability.

On the eighth day Goddess Mahagauri will be worshipped, and purple is the special colour. It is a symbol of knowledge, spirituality and inner peace. Wearing it, devotees can pray to the goddess for knowledge, success and blessings.

The ninth and last day is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri. The colour of the day is peacock green, regarded as a symbol of enthusiasm, harmony and happiness. Wearing this colour, devotees can pray to the goddess for peace and joy. Each colour of Navratri represents a particular form of the goddess and her qualities.