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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.

1
Day 1 · Pratipada
Yellow
Shailaputri

Symbolizes brightness, happiness, and the beginning of an auspicious journey

2
Day 2 · Dwitiya
Green
Brahmacharini

Symbolizes growth, nature, and the fertility of the earth

3
Day 3 · Tritiya
Grey
Chandraghanta

Symbolizes strength, determination, and the power to fight evil

4
Day 4 · Chaturthi
Orange
Kushmanda

Symbolizes warmth, energy, and the light of the cosmic creator

5
Day 5 · Panchami
White
Skandamata

Symbolizes peace, purity, and the calm of a nurturing mother

6
Day 6 · Shashthi
Red
Katyayani

Symbolizes passion, power, and the fearless warrior spirit

7
Day 7 · Saptami
Royal Blue
Kalaratri

Symbolizes depth, tranquility, and the vast infinite sky

8
Day 8 · Ashtami
Pink
Mahagauri

Symbolizes hope, compassion, and the beauty of purity

9
Day 9 · Navami
Purple
Siddhidatri

Symbolizes ambition, royalty, and the attainment of supernatural powers

Quick Reference Table

DayTithiColourGoddess
1PratipadaYellowShailaputri
2DwitiyaGreenBrahmacharini
3TritiyaGreyChandraghanta
4ChaturthiOrangeKushmanda
5PanchamiWhiteSkandamata
6ShashthiRedKatyayani
7SaptamiRoyal BlueKalaratri
8AshtamiPinkMahagauri
9NavamiPurpleSiddhidatri

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.