Nine Forms of Durga: Day-Wise Goddess, Mantra, Bhog and Colour for Navratri 2026

Navratri 2026: Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, and the nine-day festival will continue through Monday, October 19. Each day of Navratri is traditionally associated with one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navadurga. Devotees worship a different form each day and often follow a corresponding colour, mantra and Bhog or offering.

Here is the complete Navratri 2026 day-wise list of the nine Durga forms, dates, colours, mantras and commonly offered Bhog, so devotees can plan their daily puja without having to search for each detail separately.

Navratri 2026: Nine Forms of Durga Day-Wise

Navratri Day	Date	Goddess	Colour	Bhog
Day 1	October 11	Maa Shailputri	Orange	Cow ghee
Day 2	October 12	Maa Brahmacharini	White	Sugar
Day 3	October 13	Maa Chandraghanta	Red	Kheer
Day 4	October 14	Maa Kushmanda	Royal Blue	Malpua
Day 5	October 15	Maa Skandamata	Yellow	Bananas
Day 6	October 16	Maa Katyayani	Green	Honey
Day 7	October 17	Maa Kalaratri	Grey	Jaggery
Day 8	October 18	Maa Mahagauri	Purple	Coconut
Day 9	October 19	Maa Siddhidatri	Peacock Green	Sesame/sesame-based offering

The nine forms traditionally worshipped during Navratri are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.

Day 1, October 11: Maa Shailputri

Colour: Orange
Bhog: Cow ghee
Mantra: Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah

The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, regarded as the daughter of the Himalayas. She is depicted riding a bull and carrying a trident and lotus.

Devotees traditionally begin Navratri with her worship alongside Ghatasthapana. Orange is the popular colour associated with Day 1 in the 2026 Navratri colour calendar.

Offering ghee is traditionally associated with Shailputri worship.

What to offer Maa Shailputri

• Cow ghee
• White flowers
• Fruits
• Simple sattvic Bhog

Day 2, October 12: Maa Brahmacharini

Colour: White
Bhog: Sugar
Mantra: Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah

Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the form associated with devotion, penance and spiritual discipline. She is traditionally shown carrying a rosary and Kamandalu.

White is the popular colour for the second day of Navratri 2026.

Sugar is commonly offered as Bhog to Maa Brahmacharini.

What to offer Maa Brahmacharini

• Sugar
• White flowers
• Fruits
• Simple sattvic preparations

Day 3, October 13: Maa Chandraghanta

Colour: Red
Bhog: Kheer
Mantra: Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah

The third day honours Maa Chandraghanta, recognised by the crescent moon on her forehead. She represents courage, strength and protection.

Red is the traditional colour associated with Day 3 in the 2026 sequence.

Kheer is among the commonly associated Bhog offerings.

What to offer Maa Chandraghanta

• Kheer
• Red flowers
• Fruits
• Sattvic Bhog

Day 4, October 14: Maa Kushmanda

Colour: Royal Blue
Bhog: Malpua
Mantra: Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah

Day 4 is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, traditionally associated with creative energy and the cosmic origin of life.

Royal blue is the popular colour for October 14 in the 2026 Navratri colour sequence.

Malpua is commonly listed among the Bhog offerings associated with Kushmanda.

What to offer Maa Kushmanda

• Malpua
• Fruits
• Flowers
• Sattvic sweets

Day 5, October 15: Maa Skandamata

Colour: Yellow
Bhog: Bananas
Mantra: Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah

The fifth day is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Skanda or Kartikeya. She is traditionally depicted holding Skanda while seated on a lotus.

Yellow is the popular Day 5 colour for Navratri 2026.

Bananas are commonly offered as Bhog.

What to offer Maa Skandamata

• Bananas
• Yellow flowers
• Fruits
• Sattvic food

Day 6, October 16: Maa Katyayani

Colour: Green
Bhog: Honey
Mantra: Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah

Day 6 is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, a powerful warrior form of Durga. She is traditionally worshipped for strength, courage and protection.

Green is the popular colour associated with October 16.

Honey is commonly offered as Bhog.

What to offer Maa Katyayani

• Honey
• Green fruits
• Flowers
• Sattvic Bhog

Day 7, October 17: Maa Kalaratri

Colour: Grey
Bhog: Jaggery
Mantra: Om Devi Kalratryai Namah

The seventh form is Maa Kalaratri, the fierce form of Durga associated with protection from negativity and fear.

Grey is the popular colour for October 17 in the 2026 Navratri colour sequence.

Jaggery is traditionally associated with the Bhog offered to Kalaratri.

What to offer Maa Kalaratri

• Jaggery
• Fruits
• Flowers
• Simple sattvic offerings

Day 8, October 18: Maa Mahagauri

Colour: Purple
Bhog: Coconut
Mantra: Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah

Day 8 is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, traditionally associated with purity, peace and serenity.

Purple is the popular colour for October 18 in the 2026 calendar.

Coconut is commonly offered as Bhog.

What to offer Maa Mahagauri

• Coconut
• White flowers
• Fruits
• Sattvic preparations

Day 9, October 19: Maa Siddhidatri

Colour: Peacock Green
Bhog: Sesame-based offering
Mantra: Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah

The ninth and final form is Maa Siddhidatri, traditionally regarded as the giver of Siddhis or spiritual attainments.

Peacock green is the popular colour associated with October 19, the ninth day of Navratri 2026.

Sesame and sesame-based offerings are among the commonly associated Bhog choices.

What to offer Maa Siddhidatri

• Sesame
• Fruits
• Coconut
• Sattvic Bhog

Navratri 2026 Colours: Complete Day-Wise List

October 11: Orange - Maa Shailputri
October 12: White - Maa Brahmacharini
October 13: Red - Maa Chandraghanta
October 14: Royal Blue - Maa Kushmanda
October 15: Yellow - Maa Skandamata
October 16: Green - Maa Katyayani
October 17: Grey - Maa Kalaratri
October 18: Purple - Maa Mahagauri
October 19: Peacock Green - Maa Siddhidatri

The colour list is a popular contemporary tradition rather than a mandatory scriptural rule, and the sequence is especially followed in parts of western India.

Navratri 2026: Mantra, Bhog and Colour at a Glance

Date	Goddess	Mantra	Bhog	Colour
Oct 11	Shailputri	Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah	Ghee	Orange
Oct 12	Brahmacharini	Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah	Sugar	White
Oct 13	Chandraghanta	Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah	Kheer	Red
Oct 14	Kushmanda	Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah	Malpua	Royal Blue
Oct 15	Skandamata	Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah	Banana	Yellow
Oct 16	Katyayani	Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah	Honey	Green
Oct 17	Kalaratri	Om Devi Kalratryai Namah	Jaggery	Grey
Oct 18	Mahagauri	Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah	Coconut	Purple
Oct 19	Siddhidatri	Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah	Sesame	Peacock Green

When Does Navratri 2026 End?

The nine-day Sharad Navratri observance runs from October 11 to October 19, 2026. Vijayadashami/Dussehra falls on October 20, immediately after the nine-day Navratri period.

This distinction is useful because searches around “Navratri end date 2026” can otherwise become confused with Dussehra.

Is It Necessary to Follow the Navratri Colour Every Day?

No. Wearing the day's colour is a popular custom, not a compulsory rule for Navratri worship. Devotees who follow the tradition may wear the corresponding shade during puja, work, Garba or Dandiya celebrations.

What Is the Most Important Part of Navratri Puja?

The central focus is devotion and worship of the Goddess, rather than simply following a particular colour or Bhog list. Families can follow their own regional and household traditions for offerings, mantras and rituals.