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Navratri Colours 2026: Day-Wise List, Dates And Significance
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News18•07-10-2026, 10:00
Navratri Colours 2026: Day-Wise List, Dates And Significance
- •Sharad Navratri 2026 will be celebrated from October 11 to October 19, with Vijayadashami or Dussehra falling on October 20.
- •Each of the nine days is dedicated to a specific form of Goddess Durga, known collectively as Navdurga.
- •The festival features a traditional day-wise colour sequence starting with Orange for Maa Shailputri on October 11.
- •The 2026 colour schedule includes Orange, White, Red, Royal Blue, Yellow, Green, Grey, Purple, and Peacock Green.
- •Wearing the designated colour of the day is a popular festive tradition widely embraced during Garba, Dandiya, and puja celebrations.
Key Questions Answered
Sharad Navratri will take place from October 11 to October 19, 2026, with Vijayadashami or Dussehra being observed on October 20, 2026.
The first day of Navratri, falling on October 11, 2026, is dedicated to the worship of Maa Shailputri, the first form of Navdurga.
The colour designated for the seventh day of Navratri 2026, which honors Maa Kalaratri, is grey.
