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Navratri 2026 Day 1: Significance of Orange and Maa Shailputri
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News18•11-10-2026, 06:40
Navratri 2026 Day 1: Significance of Orange and Maa Shailputri
- •Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with orange designated as the colour for the first day.
- •The first day of the festival is dedicated to the worship of Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas and the first form of Goddess Durga.
- •Orange symbolises energy, enthusiasm, positivity, warmth, and auspicious beginnings for the nine-day celebration.
- •Ghatasthapana marks the formal commencement of Sharad Navratri rituals in homes and temples.
- •Devotees can embrace the festive spirit by wearing orange outfits ranging from traditional sarees to kurtas, though wearing the specific colour is optional.
Key Questions Answered
Orange is the colour for the first day of Sharad Navratri, which begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and is worn to symbolise energy, positivity, and enthusiasm.
Maa Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga and the daughter of the Himalayas, is worshipped on the first day of Sharad Navratri.
Ghatasthapana marks the formal beginning of Sharad Navratri, observed by families and temples alongside prayers and religious ceremonies.
