Navratri does not begin on Day 1.
It begins the moment you decide which poshak to dress Mata in on which day. That decision — made quietly, sometimes weeks before the festival — is the first act of devotion. It says: I have thought about this. I have prepared. Mata's shringar will be right.
This guide is for that moment. Not for the last-minute rush. For the devotee who plans, who chooses with care, who wants to know — on Day 3, which colour belongs to Chandraghanta? On Ashtami, what red means? On the final Navami, why purple is the colour that closes nine days of seva?
Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October. Vijayadashami falls on 20 October. Below is every day, every colour, every Devi — and the poshak that does each day justice.
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
Navratri 2026 Colour Chart — All 9 Days at a Glance
The colour order in Navratri is not random. It follows the weekday on which the festival begins. In 2026, Navratri starts on a Sunday — and the sequence flows from there.
| Day | Date | Colour | Devi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 11 Oct, Sun | Yellow | Maa Shailputri |
| Day 2 | 12 Oct, Mon | Green | Maa Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 | 13 Oct, Tue | Grey | Maa Chandraghanta |
| Day 4 | 14 Oct, Wed | Orange | Maa Kushmanda |
| Day 5 | 15 Oct, Thu | White | Maa Skandamata |
| Day 6 | 16 Oct, Fri | Red | Maa Katyayani |
| Day 7 | 17 Oct, Sat | Royal Blue | Maa Kaalratri |
| Day 8 | 18 Oct, Sun | Pink | Maa Mahagauri (Ashtami) |
| Day 9 | 19 Oct, Mon | Purple | Maa Siddhidatri (Navami) |
Note: The colour sequence shifts every year based on the weekday Navratri begins. The list above is specifically for Sharad Navratri 2026, which begins on a Sunday. Verify dates with Drik Panchang for your local tithi.
Day 1 — Yellow (11 Oct): Maa Shailputri
Yellow is the colour of the earth before the rains come to it — expectant, warm, ready. Maa Shailputri, daughter of the mountains, carries a trident and rides a bull. She is the original form of Shakti, the one from whom all nine forms flow. Dressing Mata in yellow on Day 1 is not a colour choice. It is an acknowledgement: we begin at the source.
Poshak recommendation: A bright turmeric-yellow silk lehenga with a gold zari border works beautifully. Avoid pale pastels on Day 1 — the colour should be full, saturated, the way a marigold looks in October sun. A matching dupatta with a thin gold hem completes the look. For smaller idols, a yellow chanderi with delicate embroidery keeps the richness without overwhelming.
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Day 2 — Green (12 Oct): Maa Brahmacharini
Maa Brahmacharini walked barefoot through the forests for thousands of years in penance. She carried only a water pot and a rosary. Green is the colour of that walk — the colour of forest paths, of devotion so deep it needs nothing else. On Day 2, the poshak is not about grandeur. It is about sincerity.
Poshak recommendation: A deep forest green or emerald velvet poshak with white lace trim. The contrast echoes Maa Brahmacharini's own duality — the ascetic who is also divinely beautiful. If your tradition prefers a lighter shade, a mint or sage green chanderi with silver embroidery is equally correct.
Day 3 — Grey (13 Oct): Maa Chandraghanta
Grey is not a compromise. In Navratri, grey is the colour of steel — of the warrior who has decided. Maa Chandraghanta bears a crescent moon on her forehead and ten arms, each carrying a weapon or a blessing. She is the goddess who sounds the war bell. On Day 3, you are not dressing Mata softly. You are dressing her with purpose.
Poshak recommendation: Silver-grey brocade or a slate-grey silk with silver threadwork. The shimmer of silver on grey catches the light the way Chandraghanta's moon catches the night — quietly, but completely. A silver crown (mukut) pairs particularly well on this day.
Day 4 — Orange (14 Oct): Maa Kushmanda
Maa Kushmanda is the creator — the one whose smile, say the Puranas, brought the universe into being. Orange is the colour of that first light. Of a sunrise that does not ask permission. On Day 4, the mandir should feel warm. The colour should radiate. This is the day Mata smiles.
Poshak recommendation: A bright saffron-orange or deep marigold-orange silk with gold embroidery. This is not the day for muted or dusty tones. Kushmanda rides a lion — her poshak should match her confidence. A heavily embroidered zari blouse with a flowing lehenga gives the right weight to the day.
Day 5 — White (15 Oct): Maa Skandamata
Maa Skandamata holds her son Kartikeya in her arms. She is the mother — not the warrior, not the creator, but the one who carries. White is the colour of that kind of love. Steady. Clean. Without drama. On Day 5, the mandir becomes quieter. The poshak holds still.
Poshak recommendation: Pure white silk — not cream, not off-white. The purity of the colour is the point. A simple gold border keeps it from looking bare. Some devotees add a border in silver for a cooler effect. Whatever you choose, keep the embellishment minimal. Let the white do the work.
Day 6 — Red (16 Oct): Maa Katyayani
Day 6 is when Navratri turns. Maa Katyayani is the ferocious — the goddess who destroyed Mahishasura, who accepted no compromise. Red is the colour of that refusal. It is the most used colour in Navratri poshak collections for a reason. Red is devotion at full volume.
Poshak recommendation: Deep crimson or bridal red velvet with heavy zari work. This is the poshak that should stop you when you enter the mandir. On Day 6, invest in the heaviest, most embellished poshak you have. A red silk with stone embroidery and a full zari border is the traditional choice. Red designs sell out faster than any other colour — order early.
Shop our red Durga Ji poshak collection in the Durga Ji dress section — these go first, every year.
Day 7 — Royal Blue (17 Oct): Maa Kaalratri
Maa Kaalratri is the destroyer of darkness — she who removes fear itself. Her form is dark, fierce, and deliberately so. Royal blue — the colour of the sky before dawn, of depth without end — is her colour in 2026. On Day 7, the poshak acknowledges what Mata destroys so we don't have to carry it.
Poshak recommendation: Rich royal blue or navy silk with silver embroidery or silver zari border. The contrast between the dark blue and silver is deliberately striking — it mirrors the energy of Kaalratri herself. A silver mukut on this day is especially significant. Some traditions also use peacock blue; both are correct.
Day 8 — Pink (18 Oct): Maa Mahagauri — Ashtami
Ashtami is the most important puja day for many families. The one where kanjak is performed, where young girls are fed, where Mata is worshipped at her most complete. Maa Mahagauri — the serene, radiant forgiver — is dressed in pink on this day. Not the quiet pink of hesitation. The confident pink of grace fully expressed.
Poshak recommendation: This is the day to bring out your most beautiful poshak. A rose pink or rani pink brocade with heavy stone and sequin embroidery. Ashtami is not the day for understatement. Mahagauri is the goddess who emerged from penance as the most luminous form of Durga — the poshak should honour that radiance. A full set with matching shringar accessories completes the Ashtami look.
If you are planning Ashtami puja, also consider a new Durga Ji murti for your mandir — many devotees install a new idol before Navratri begins.
Day 9 — Purple (19 Oct): Maa Siddhidatri — Navami
Navami is the end and the completion. Maa Siddhidatri grants siddhis — the spiritual accomplishments that take lifetimes to earn. Purple is the colour of that completion. The colour of the sky after sunset, when the day's work is done and something deeper remains. Dressing Mata in purple on Navami is how you close nine days of seva with the same intention you opened them.
Poshak recommendation: Deep purple or violet velvet with full gold zari work. The richness of Navami deserves the richest fabric. Some families save their heaviest, most embellished poshak for this day — the grand finale. A gold-embroidered purple silk with a matching dupatta and full shringar set is the traditional choice. After Navami, many devotees carefully fold and store the poshak for next year — a quality velvet holds its form and colour for years if stored well.
नवरात्रि 2026 में दुर्गा जी को कौन सा रंग पहनाएं? (सभी 9 दिन)
शारदीय नवरात्रि 2026 में दुर्गा जी की पोशाक का रंग हर दिन अलग होता है। इस साल नवरात्रि 11 अक्टूबर (रविवार) से शुरू होकर 19 अक्टूबर (सोमवार) को समाप्त होती है।
दिन अनुसार रंग: पहले दिन पीला (माँ शैलपुत्री), दूसरे दिन हरा (माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी), तीसरे दिन धूसर/ग्रे (माँ चंद्रघंटा), चौथे दिन नारंगी (माँ कूष्मांडा), पाँचवें दिन सफेद (माँ स्कंदमाता), छठे दिन लाल (माँ कात्यायनी), सातवें दिन शाही नीला (माँ कालरात्रि), आठवें दिन गुलाबी — अष्टमी (माँ महागौरी), नौवें दिन बैंगनी — नवमी (माँ सिद्धिदात्री)।
हर रंग का अपना महत्व है — यह सिर्फ रंग नहीं, माँ के उस दिन के स्वरूप का सम्मान है। Amfez पर सभी नौ नवरात्रि रंगों में दुर्गा जी की पोशाक उपलब्ध है, ₹199 से शुरू, पूरे भारत में फ्री डिलीवरी।
Choosing the Right Navratri Poshak — A Practical Guide
You have nine days and nine colours. Some families dress Mata in all nine. Some choose the three most significant — Day 1 (opening), Day 6 (Katyayani's red), and Day 8 or 9 (Ashtami/Navami). Neither is more correct than the other. What matters is that the poshak is chosen, not grabbed.
By size: Measure your Durga Ji idol from head to foot in inches before ordering. A 6-inch idol needs a small poshak; 9–12 inch needs medium; 15–24 inch needs large. Every product on Amfez Durga Ji collection lists exact idol measurements so you can match correctly.
By fabric: For Ashtami and Navami — the most important days — choose velvet or heavy silk with embroidery. For the daily puja running through all nine days, a lighter chanderi or blended fabric holds up better to repeated handling. For gifting, a neatly packaged brocade poshak in a colour box is always well received.
Order early: Red, pink, and purple poshaks sell out fastest. Stock runs thin in the last two weeks before Navratri — and free delivery across India is always available but logistics slow during peak festival periods.
Frequently Asked Questions — Navratri 2026 Durga Ji Poshak
What are the 9 colours of Navratri 2026?
The 9 colours of Sharad Navratri 2026 are: Yellow (Day 1), Green (Day 2), Grey (Day 3), Orange (Day 4), White (Day 5), Red (Day 6), Royal Blue (Day 7), Pink (Day 8 / Ashtami), and Purple (Day 9 / Navami). Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October.
Which colour Durga Ji poshak for Navratri Day 1?
Day 1 of Navratri 2026 (11 October) is Yellow — the colour of Maa Shailputri. A bright turmeric-yellow silk or chanderi poshak with a gold zari border is the traditional choice. The yellow should be full and saturated, not pastel. Amfez carries yellow Durga Ji dresses in all sizes starting from ₹199.
Which day is red in Navratri 2026?
Day 6 of Navratri 2026 is red — Friday, 16 October. Maa Katyayani is worshipped on this day. Red is the most powerful and popular colour in Navratri, representing strength and the destruction of evil. A deep crimson or bridal red velvet poshak with heavy zari work is the traditional choice.
What colour is Ashtami in Navratri 2026?
Ashtami in Navratri 2026 falls on Sunday 18 October and the colour is Pink (Maa Mahagauri). The colour changes every year based on the weekday Navratri begins. Always check the year-specific colour list before ordering your poshak.
नवरात्रि 2026 में अष्टमी को कौन सा रंग पहनाएं?
2026 में अष्टमी 18 अक्टूबर (रविवार) को है और इस दिन का रंग गुलाबी (Pink) है। माँ महागौरी की पूजा होती है। अष्टमी नवरात्रि का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण दिन माना जाता है — गुलाबी रंग की भारी वेलवेट या ब्रोकेड पोशाक सबसे उपयुक्त रहेगी।
नवरात्रि 2026 की तिथियाँ क्या हैं?
शारदीय नवरात्रि 2026 — 11 अक्टूबर (रविवार) से 19 अक्टूबर (सोमवार) तक। विजयदशमी (दशहरा) 20 अक्टूबर 2026 को है। सटीक पंचांग तिथियों के लिए Drik Panchang देखें।
One Last Thing Before Navratri
The poshak you choose will sit in front of Mata through nine days of aarti, nine evenings of diya, nine mornings of shringar. It will be handled every day. Folded, smoothed, straightened. Choose quality. Choose the fabric that will hold its colour by Day 9.
All nine Navratri colours are available in the Durga Ji poshak collection at Amfez — in sizes from 2 inch to 24 inch, starting from ₹199, with free delivery across India. If you are also looking for a new Durga Ji murti for this Navratri, the Durga Ji idol collection is the right place to start.
Jai Mata Di.
