Date & Tithi Colour Significance October 17 Ghatasthapana/
Pratipada Grey It’s the first day of Navratri when Kalash
Sthapana is done. On this day, Maa Durga is
worshipped in the form of Shailputri and the
colour ‘Grey’ refers to the quality of the
destruction of evil. October 18
Dwitiya Orange On 2nd day of Navratri, Maa Durga is worshipped
in the form of Brahmacharini and the colour
‘Orange’ symbolises tranquillity, brightness and
knowledge. October 19
Tritiya White On 3rd day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Chandraghanta and the colour ‘White’
represents peace, serenity, calm and purity October 20
Chaturthi Red On 4th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Kushmanda and the colour ‘Red’ symbolises
passion, auspiciousness as well as anger October 21
Panchami Royal Blue On 5th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Skanda Mata and the colour ‘Royal Blue’
represents divine energy October 22
Sashti Yellow On 6th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Katyayani and the colour ‘Yellow’ symbolises
joy and cheerfulness October 23
Saptami Green On 7th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Kalaratri and the colour ‘Green’ refers to the
various aspects of Mother Nature and its
nourishing qualities October 24
Ashtami Peacock Green On 8th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Gauri and the colour ‘Peacock Green’
represents the desires and wishes that get
fulfilled October 25
Navami Purple On 9th day, Maa Durga is worshipped in the form
of Siddhidhatri and the colour ‘Purple’
represents ambition, goal and energy