Nine nights, nine colours, and one question that lands in every man's head around the first week of October: what am I going to wear tomorrow?

You are not alone. Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October, and runs until Monday, 19 October, with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, 20 October. That is nine days of puja, aarti, garba and dandiya, and each day has its own colour tied to a form of Goddess Durga. Getting dressed for all of it can feel like a lot.

We make it simple. Below you will find the colour for each day, what it stands for, how to style your kurta for it, and a Cotton Cottage pick from the Mehfil collection so you can see the shade in real fabric. No fashion degree needed.

Navratri 2026 Colors

Here is the full calendar in one place. Screenshot it or save it to your phone before the festival starts.

Day	Date	Colour
1	Sun, 11 Oct	Orange
2	Mon, 12 Oct	White
3	Tue, 13 Oct	Red
4	Wed, 14 Oct	Royal Blue
5	Thu, 15 Oct	Yellow
6	Fri, 16 Oct	Green
7	Sat, 17 Oct	Grey
8	Sun, 18 Oct	Purple
9	Mon, 19 Oct	Peacock Green

The 9 Kurta Colours for Men, Day by Day

Day 1 (Sunday, 11 October): Orange

Day 2 (Monday, 12 October): White

Day 3 (Tuesday, 13 October): Red

Day 4 (Wednesday, 14 October): Royal Blue

Day 5 (Thursday, 15 October): Yellow

Day 6 (Friday, 16 October): Green

Day 7 (Saturday, 17 October): Grey

Day 8 (Sunday, 18 October): Purple

Day 9 (Monday, 19 October): Peacock Green

Ready to Plan Your Nine Days?

Navratri is about devotion, family, and a bit of fun, and what you wear should make you feel comfortable enough to enjoy all three. Pick the days you care about most, choose a few versatile kurtas, add a stole or two, and you are set.

Explore the full collection at Cotton Cottage to find your Navratri kurtas. We currently offer free shipping in India on orders over ₹1,500 and 10% off your first order with code CC10.