Navratri colours add a festive rhythm to each of the nine days, with a different shade traditionally associated with every day of the celebration. In 2026, Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, 11 October, making orange the colour for Day 1. The colours that follow are white, red, royal blue, yellow, green, grey, purple and peacock green, with Vijayadashami falling on 20 October.
Navratri Saree Colours by Day
Nine goddesses, nine colours, nine days. Here's the 9 colours of Navratri, one at a time, and what to actually wear for each.
Day 1, 11 October: Shailaputri and the Colour Orange
Orange opens the festival, worn for Goddess Shailaputri. It stands for energy and new beginnings, which makes it a good pick for a first-day puja, warm and confident without being over the top. A marigold-orange piece with a little mirror work suits the day well. Our Traditional Wear Sarees collection has a few pieces built around exactly that look.
Day 2, 12 October: Brahmacharini and the Colour White
Day 2 brings white, for Brahmacharini, and it does the opposite job of orange, calm instead of energetic. White doesn't need much to look good, so a light zari border or a simple block print is usually enough. Our Festive Sarees collection has some understated whites that work well for a temple visit.
Day 3, 13 October: Chandraghanta and the Colour Red
Red is Day 3's colour, worn for Chandraghanta, and it's the one most people already picture when Navratri comes up. A red Bandhani or Kalamkari saree gives you the colour and a genuine craft story at once. One thing worth checking: whether it's real hand tie-dyed Bandhani or a printed version of the pattern. They can look similar in photos but feel very different to wear. Our Kalamkari Sarees collection has hand-painted reds that work equally well for Garba or for puja.
Day 4, 14 October: Kushmanda and the Colour Royal Blue
Royal blue takes over on Day 4, tied to Kushmanda and to wisdom. It reads as formal without feeling heavy, so it works well for a day that moves from a family lunch to an evening event without a change of outfit. A deep blue weave with a zari border does that job well. Our Silk Sarees collection has a few in just the right shade.
Day 5, 15 October: Skandamata and the Colour Yellow
Yellow belongs to Skandamata, and it's the brightest colour of the nine. A yellow Bandhani has become something of a Navratri staple in its own right, since the tie-dye pattern moves nicely when you're dancing, and Day 5 is usually a dancing day. Our Bandhani Sarees collection has warm yellow tones that pair easily with oxidised silver.
Day 6, 16 October: Katyayani and the Colour Green
Green marks Day 6, for the warrior goddess Katyayani, standing for growth. It suits a bit more structure than the earlier colours, which is why a Kanjivaram in emerald or leaf green works so well here. Our Kanjivaram Silk Sarees collection has a few with temple borders made for a day like this.
Day 7, 17 October: Kalaratri and the Colour Grey
Grey takes Day 7, for Kalaratri, and it's the one colour on this list that isn't trying to be festive. After six bright days, that quiet tone stands out on its own. Our Cotton Silk Sarees collection has pieces with subtle silver thread work that keep the look composed.
Day 8, 18 October: Mahagauri and the Colour Purple
Purple belongs to Durga Ashtami, Day 8, for Mahagauri, standing for grace. It's not a colour most people reach for often, which makes it stand out at a Kanya Pujan. Our Handblock Print Sarees collection has some soft purples and mauves worth a look.
Day 9, 19 October: Siddhidatri and the Colour Peacock Green
Peacock green closes the festival on Maha Navami, for Siddhidatri. It sits between blue and green, so it pairs easily with gold or silver jewellery, a good option if you haven't decided on accessories yet. Take a look at our full Navratri Sarees collection if this is the day you're still shopping for.
One Wardrobe, Nine Days
You don't need nine different sarees to get through the nine days of Navratri. Change the blouse, the jewellery, or how the pallu is pinned, and one drape can look like a different outfit each time. Three or four sarees, styled a few different ways, will comfortably cover the whole week, and the colour matters more for the day than the specific saree does.
Kapaas Katha sarees are made with that in mind: pieces you'll want to wear again well past Navratri, not just for one day. Shop the full Sarees collection and find your colour for every day of the festival.
FAQs
Why do Navratri colours change every year?
The order of the nine goddesses is fixed, but the colour attached to each day depends on which weekday Navratri begins on. Sunday starts the cycle on orange, Monday on white, and so on through the week, so as the start date shifts each year, the colour sequence shifts with it.
What are the Navratri 2026 colours?
For Sharad Navratri 2026 (11 to 19 October), the sequence is orange, white, red, royal blue, yellow, green, grey, purple and peacock green.
What colour is worn on the last day of Navratri 2026?
Peacock green, worn on 19 October for Maha Navami, honouring Goddess Siddhidatri.
Is the colour order the same for Chaitra and Sharad Navratri?
The same weekday-based logic applies to both, so the sequence depends on which day of the week each version of Navratri begins, not on which of the two festivals it is. Sharad Navratri, in September or October, is the more widely celebrated of the two, particularly for Garba and Dandiya.
Which saree fabric works best across all nine days of Navratri?
Cotton silk is a common choice for comfort during long days of rituals and dancing, while pure silk and Kanjivaram weaves suit the more formal days such as temple visits or family puja.
What else is traditionally done during the nine days, besides wearing the day's colour?
Alongside the daily colour, most households mark the nine days with a puja for that day's form of Durga, some observe a satvik diet or a fast, and evenings often turn into Garba or Dandiya. Days 8 and 9 are commonly set aside for Kanya Pujan.