Each night of Navratri belongs to one form of Durga — the Nav Durga — with its own colour and mantra. Here is the complete day-by-day chart for Sharad Navratri 2026 (October 11–19).
Navratri 2026 Day-by-Day Chart
| Day | Date | Devi | Colour | Mantra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11 (Sun) | Shailputri | Orange | Om Devi Shailputryai Namah |
| 2 | Oct 12 (Mon) | Brahmacharini | White | Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah |
| 3 | Oct 13 (Tue) | Chandraghanta | Red | Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah |
| 4 | Oct 14 (Wed) | Kushmanda | Royal Blue | Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah |
| 5 | Oct 15 (Thu) | Skandamata | Yellow | Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah |
| 6 | Oct 16 (Fri) | Katyayani | Green | Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah |
| 7 | Oct 17 (Sat) | Kalaratri | Grey | Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah |
| 8 | Oct 18 (Sun) | Mahagauri | Purple | Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah |
| 9 | Oct 19 (Mon) | Siddhidatri | Peacock Green | Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah |
Colours follow the widely used weekday convention published each year; some regional lists vary.
Wearing the Nine Nights
Many devotees pair the nights with stones of matching character: Moti (pearl) for Skandamata's maternal calm, black obsidian for Kalaratri's fierce protection, rose quartz for Mahagauri's serenity, and amethyst for Siddhidatri's spiritual depth. Browse Crystal Bracelets and the Protection collection — and see the full Navratri 2026 guide for rituals and fasting.
FAQ
What colour is Day 1 of Navratri 2026? Orange — October 11 falls on a Sunday.
Are the nine colours fixed every year? No — they rotate with the weekday on which Navratri begins.
