Navaratri 2026: 9 Days, 9 Forms Of Maa Durga, Colours And Significance

The most-awaited Dussehra Navaratri is just around the corner. Along with bringing the long holiday season, it also lightens the houses with festive fervor and delightful family bondings. Most of them fly back to their home towns to celebrate this festival with their families. Coming to Telangana, we celebrate the colourful Bathukamma festival on nine days and then immerse the Goddess Bathukamma in the lakes same as Ganesh Visarjan. Besides that, Goddess Durga is worshipped is nine forms on these nine days.

The Dussehra Navaratri starts from 11th October and will conclude on 19th October followed by Vijayadashami which is also known as Dussehra. Well, most of them offer prayers to Goddess Durga by wearing a specific colour on each day and also observe fasting during the nine days.

Well, Hans India brings you the complete day-to-day guide to Navaratri 2026. Take a look!

• Day 1 (October 11, 2026): Maa Shailputri – Orange

Significance: Daughter of the mountains, symbolizing strength and stability

• Day 2 (October 12, 2026): Maa Brahmacharini – White

Significance: Represents penance, devotion, and wisdom

• Day 3 (October 13, 2026): Maa Chandraghanta

Significance: Symbol of bravery and grace

• Day 4 (October 14, 2026): Maa Kushmanda – Royal Blue

Significance: Believed to have created the universe with her smile

• Day 5 (October 15, 2026): Maa Skandamata – Yellow

Significance: Mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), symbolizing maternal love

• Day 6 (October 16, 2026): Maa Katyayani – Green

Significance: Warrior form, worshipped for courage

• Day 7 (October 17, 2026): Maa Kalaratri – Grey

Significance: Fierce form that destroys negativity and evil forces

• Day 8 (October 18, 2026): Maa Mahagauri (Durga Ashtami) – Purple

Significance: Symbol of peace, purity, and forgiveness

• Day 9 (October 19, 2026): Maa Siddhidhatri (Maha Navami) – Peacock Green - Bestower of spiritual powers and perfection

So, get ready to celebrate these nine auspicious days of Navaratri with devotion, positivity, and festive spirit. Happy Navaratri!

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