How to Choose the Perfect Colour for Each Day of Navratri?
Navratri is more than just another festival; it is a nine-day period of devotion, dance, and divine feminine energy. Women across India eagerly await their nine nights of garba and dandiya, with each of the days represented by a distinct colour, each with its own spiritual significance. Wearing the assigned colour every day is believed to bring good luck, positivity, and power from Goddess Durga, who appears in various forms during Navratri.
Among these many ways to celebrate this vibrant festival, selecting the right Navratri saree is part of the tradition. A saree has always been a symbol of elegance, but during Navratri, it becomes a vessel for faith, style, and celebration. Whether you are dancing away in garba sarees or worshipping during pujas in elegant Navratri sarees, the colour you wear sets the tone for the day.
Let’s see how your saree colour can align to add to the festive excitement of each day.
The Nine Colours of Navratri Sarees & Their Significance:
Day 1 (22 Sept, 2025) - White:
Navratri begins with Goddess Shailputri, a goddess who represents strength and devotion. The selected colour for the first day of Navratri sarees is white, representing purity, tranquillity, and peace. Wearing white on the first day of the festival generates calmness and also positive energy. It sets a pure tone for the festival, marking its auspicious beginning.
A white sequined net saree is a good choice of outfit to wear on the first day of Navratri. The sequins add a sparkly twinkle under lights, but the quality of the white net fabric gives an innately soft and ethereal charm to the saree. Wear it with some statement silver jewellery or with colourful, stone-studded jewellery to balance simplicity and vibrance during this festive time. This outfit is appropriate for wearing to the morning pujas or as evening garba sarees.
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Day 2 (23 Sept, 2025) - Red:
The second day is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini as the devotees wear red, symbolising love, beauty, courage, and devotion. This lustrous tone surely reflects love and strength; thus, the potency of red makes it one of the strongest colours in Navratri sarees.
A red Banarasi silk saree with zari border will demand to be styled and worn. A saree like this creates a regal and timeless look. Zari weaving with a rich quality fabric like silk creates the perfect, delicate grandeur for festive days. If you choose this Navratri saree, you can opt for wearing temple jewellery with it, as it can work best for puja rituals and celebratory events.
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Day 3 (24 Sept, 2025) - Royal Blue:
On the third day, when Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped, the colour royal blue signifies strength and prosperity. Also associated with tranquillity, royal blue is an intense colour that also conveys deep love, commitment and devotion.
A royal blue georgette saree offers a totally unique festive look for your garba sarees! The bold shade pops and wonderfully contrasts with any festive lighting, making it fashionable for garba nights. You can add silver or diamond jewellery is a great way to complement the richness of royal blue without worrying about the elegance of the fabric.
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Day 4 (25 Sept, 2025) - Yellow:
Goddess Kushmanda is depicted as yellow, representing cosmic energy, full of brightness, positivity and joy. When you wear yellow during Navratri, you invite those feelings of happiness and optimism into your celebrations.
For the colour yellow of Navratri sarees, a floral printed georgette yellow saree is your ideal pick! Lightweight and breathable, thus making it cheerful and comfortable, you won't miss the ability to move freely during Garba. In terms of accessories, you can use floral jewellery or gold bangles for a lively and radiant traditional style.
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Day 5 (26 Sept, 2025) - Green:
On the fifth day, Goddess Skandamata is worshipped by wearing a Navratri saree in the colour green, which is symbolic of growth, fertility and prosperity. Reflective of nature, green can be peaceful to the eye and harmonious.
An elegant option is a soft organza green saree with some pearl work detailing. Its delicate drape is apt for puja rituals, as well as being stylish for dandiya nights. Pair with your preferences of pearl accessories for a cute yet festive look!
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Day 6 (27 Sept, 2025) - Grey:
Grey symbolises serenity, accountability, and strength. On this day, the Goddess Katyayani represents strength and courage. Grey is a unique but elegant festive colour which can work amazingly with your garba sarees.
A grey georgette saree with sequins adds shimmer, richness, and balance. It has a soft shine, making it the perfect option for an evening of garba. Standing apart from its competitors has the perfect subtle and understated flair. Pair it with large earrings and a sleek bun for a modern, feminine festive look.
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Day 7 (28 Sept, 2025) - Orange:
Orange represents adrenaline, energy, and spirituality, and is also the day dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. It is a hot colour that reflects warmth and celebration, being the perfect addition to your Navratri sarees.
An organza orange saree with heavy embroidery on its borders is a perfect bright festive solution. Not only does the brightness reflect devotion, but the embroidery adds a level of grandeur that is festive and worthy for your garba sarees. Pair with traditional gold bangles and earrings for an energetic Navratri look that is vibrant and chic.
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Day 8 (29 Sept, 2025) - Peacock Green:
In the shades of your Navratri sarees, Peacock Green represents royalty. This colour reflects prosperity, spirituality, and inner strength. It is often worn on the day of Goddess Mahagauri, representing hope and progress.
A peacock green Paithani silk saree with zari weaving has traditional grandeur. The contrast border and mina are a statement piece. Pair this with antique-gold jewellery for a timeless royal Navratri look.
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Day 9 (30 Sept, 2025) - Pink:
The final day of Navratri is associated with Goddess Siddhidatri, and pink embodies tenderness, compassion, and love. It is one of the more feminine, joyful hues of the festival for your garba sarees.
You can go for a pink Kanchivaram Paithani silk saree with a heavy mina zari pallu, which imbues elegance and reverence. The deep hue with intricate weaving makes this an ideal option to mark the end of the festival with elegance. You can opt for some gold jewellery and bangles, and you are ready to shine in your pink Navratri saree.
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Final Thoughts: Navratri Sarees for Nine Days of Devotion
Navratri, a festival of dance, devotion, and colours harmoniously tied together, brings its community of believers together in a joyous and spiritual event. It is an exciting occasion, where women can drape the perfect garba sarees each day and celebrate tradition while remaining true to their personal styles! Each colour holds its own weight, tangibly representing the strength and energy of divinity we celebrate across these nine days.
This Navratri, let your sarees tell a story rooted in tradition, devotion, and grace. Walk with confidence dressed in the colours of each day, and have your festive look shine as bright with Celebrity Drapes’ Navratri sarees.