Navratri Colours 2026 — Day-wise Colour Guide
Each of the 9 days of Navratri is associated with a specific colour. Wearing the designated colour is believed to please the goddess of that day and attract positive energy. Below is the complete day-wise guide to Navratri colours with the goddess and significance for each day.
Symbolizes brightness, happiness, and the beginning of an auspicious journey
Symbolizes growth, nature, and the fertility of the earth
Symbolizes strength, determination, and the power to fight evil
Symbolizes warmth, energy, and the light of the cosmic creator
Symbolizes peace, purity, and the calm of a nurturing mother
Symbolizes passion, power, and the fearless warrior spirit
Symbolizes depth, tranquility, and the vast infinite sky
Symbolizes hope, compassion, and the beauty of purity
Symbolizes ambition, royalty, and the attainment of supernatural powers
Quick Reference Table
| Day | Tithi | Colour | Goddess |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipada | Yellow | Shailaputri |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Green | Brahmacharini |
| 3 | Tritiya | Grey | Chandraghanta |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Orange | Kushmanda |
| 5 | Panchami | White | Skandamata |
| 6 | Shashthi | Red | Katyayani |
| 7 | Saptami | Royal Blue | Kalaratri |
| 8 | Ashtami | Pink | Mahagauri |
| 9 | Navami | Purple | Siddhidatri |
Note: These colours may vary by year as per official announcements. The colours listed above are the traditional associations based on the qualities of each goddess. Some regional traditions may follow a different colour sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour to wear on which day of Navratri?
Day 1: Yellow, Day 2: Green, Day 3: Grey, Day 4: Orange, Day 5: White, Day 6: Red, Day 7: Royal Blue, Day 8: Pink, Day 9: Purple. These are the traditional Navratri colours associated with the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Why do we wear different colours during Navratri?
Each colour represents the energy and qualities of the goddess worshipped on that day. Wearing the designated colour is believed to please the goddess, attract positive energy, and align the devotee with the divine vibrations of that particular day.
What is the colour of Day 1 of Navratri?
The colour for Day 1 (Pratipada) of Navratri is Yellow, dedicated to Goddess Shailaputri. Yellow symbolizes brightness, happiness, and the auspicious beginning of the nine-day festival.