Navratri Colours 2025 – 9 Days, 9 Colours, and Their Significance

If you live in Mumbai like me, you know how the city transforms during Navratri. From Borivali to Colaba, every street, office, and pandal shines with people dressed in vibrant shades that change every day. It’s not just fashion — the nine colours of Navratri 2025 carry deep meanings, tied to the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

As a Mumbai taxi driver, I see it first-hand: passengers step into my cab in yellow kurtas on Day 1, green dupattas on Day 2, and by the last day, the city glows in purple. It’s almost like watching Mumbai paint itself in devotion, energy, and unity.

In this guide, you’ll learn about the 9 Navratri colours for 2025 (24 September – 2 October), their significance, outfit ideas, and how Mumbaiites live these colours daily during the festival.

Why Do Colours Matter in Navratri?

Navratri literally means “nine nights.” Each night worships one avatar of Goddess Durga, representing different energies — from strength and courage to peace and compassion. Over the years, people began dedicating a specific colour to each day as a symbolic way to honor the goddess.

Wearing that day’s colour is like tuning into that energy — it brings positivity, devotion, and unity. In Mumbai, it has also become a cultural tradition: schools, offices, and even corporate companies announce a “Navratri colour code.”

I remember once driving a group of college kids from Dadar to Thane; they were all in orange kurtis, giggling because they had strictly followed Day 4’s colour. One said, “Bhaiya, if you don’t wear today’s colour, you’ll get bad luck!” (of course, she was joking, but that’s the fun spirit of Navratri).

Navratri 2025 Dates in Mumbai

• Navratri 2025 begins: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
• Navratri 2025 ends (Dussehra/Vijayadashami): Thursday, 2 October 2025

These dates are fixed across India, though local mandals might add special events or rituals.

Navratri 2025 – Day by Day Colours with Meaning, Outfit Ideas & Mumbai Vibes

Let’s break down each day of Navratri 2025:

Day 1 – Yellow (24 Sept 2025)

Significance: Yellow symbolizes joy, brightness, and new beginnings. It represents Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Durga, associated with nature and strength.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Yellow chaniya-choli with mirror work, gold bangles.
• Men: Simple yellow kurta with white pajama or denim for comfort.

Mumbai Touch: I often see office-goers wearing yellow sarees and kurtas on the first day, then rushing to pandals in the evening. Even schools let children wear “yellow dress” instead of uniform.

Day 2 – Green (25 Sept 2025)

Significance: Green stands for growth, fertility, and balance. It honors Goddess Brahmacharini, who signifies peace and devotion.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Green silk kurta or skirt with floral dupatta.
• Men: Bottle-green kurta with beige churidar.

Mumbai Touch: I notice lots of fresh flower garlands and rangolis with green leaves. Some societies in Andheri decorate their pandals with eco-friendly plants on this day.

Day 3 – Grey (26 Sept 2025)

Significance: Grey reflects calmness, balance, and stability. It is connected to Goddess Chandraghanta, who represents bravery and serenity.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Grey salwar-kameez with colorful embroidery to add vibrance.
• Men: Light grey kurta with contrast jacket.

Mumbai Touch: Grey is underrated, but I’ve seen fashion-forward youngsters in Bandra pull it off with silver jewelry.

Day 4 – Orange (27 Sept 2025)

Significance: Orange represents energy, enthusiasm, and celebration. It honors Goddess Kushmanda, known as the creator of the universe.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Bright orange lehenga with oxidized silver jewelry.
• Men: Orange Nehru jacket over a white kurta.

Mumbai Touch: This is the most “Instagrammable” day — I see everyone posting selfies in orange at big Garba nights like Nesco, Malad, or Borivali.

Day 5 – White (28 Sept 2025)

Significance: White symbolizes purity, peace, and calmness. It represents Goddess Skandmata, the nurturing mother.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: White saree with golden border, or chaniya-choli with colorful dupatta.
• Men: White kurta-pajama with bright scarf.

Mumbai Touch: Many mandals in South Mumbai hold early-morning aartis with devotees dressed in white. The atmosphere feels spiritual and serene.

Day 6 – Red (29 Sept 2025)

Significance: Red stands for power, love, and passion. It represents Goddess Katyayani, the warrior goddess.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Bold red saree with gold accessories.
• Men: Red kurta with beige or white churidar.

Mumbai Touch: This day is the most vibrant — I’ve driven families carrying dandiya sticks, all dressed in red, headed to huge Falguni Pathak shows.

Day 7 – Royal Blue (30 Sept 2025)

Significance: Royal blue symbolizes divinity, serenity, and strength. It is dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri, who destroys ignorance and darkness.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Royal blue gown or lehenga with silver jewelry.
• Men: Blue kurta with denim and white sneakers for a modern twist.

Mumbai Touch: The blue lights at Garba grounds reflect beautifully on outfits, creating a magical vibe.

Day 8 – Pink (1 Oct 2025)

Significance: Pink stands for love, compassion, and femininity. It is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, symbolizing calmness and forgiveness.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Bright pink chaniya-choli or pastel pink saree.
• Men: Pink kurta or shirt with white trousers.

Mumbai Touch: Pink pandals, pink bangles, pink flowers — this day turns Mumbai extra colorful and friendly.

Day 9 – Purple (2 Oct 2025 – Vijayadashami/Dussehra)

Significance: Purple symbolizes dignity, wisdom, and victory. It is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, who grants spiritual knowledge.

Outfit Ideas:

• Women: Purple saree with heavy jewelry.
• Men: Deep purple kurta with golden stole.

Mumbai Touch: The festival concludes with grandeur. Families wear purple before heading out for Ravan Dahan or final visarjan. The energy is both festive and emotional.

Outfit Hacks & Shopping Tips for Mumbaikars

• Dupatta Magic: If you don’t have all nine colours, just buy dupattas in each shade — easy to pair with neutrals.
• Mix & Match: Repeat outfits with different accessories; no need to overspend.
• Comfort First: Mumbai humidity + dancing = stick to cotton-silk blends.
• Footwear: Carry light juttis or sandals — heels are painful for Garba.
• Online Options: Amazon, Myntra, and Ajio sell Navratri combo packs of 9-colour dupattas.

Day	Date	Navratri Colour 2025	Significance
Day 1	24 Sept 2025	Yellow	Joy & New Beginnings
Day 2	25 Sept 2025	Green	Growth & Harmony
Day 3	26 Sept 2025	Grey	Balance & Calmness
Day 4	27 Sept 2025	Orange	Energy & Enthusiasm
Day 5	28 Sept 2025	White	Peace & Purity
Day 6	29 Sept 2025	Red	Power & Passion
Day 7	30 Sept 2025	Royal Blue	Strength & Devotion
Day 8	1 Oct 2025	Pink	Love & Compassion
Day 9	2 Oct 2025	Purple	Wisdom & Dignity

Navratri in Mumbai – Colours Beyond Outfits

Colours don’t stop at clothes. In Mumbai:

• Pandals are decorated with matching themes.
• Prasad sometimes follows colour codes — yellow ladoos on Day 1, white coconut barfi on Day 5.
• Rangolis are made to match the day’s colour.

Even local trains see “colourful floods” of passengers — compartments literally look like a rainbow every day!

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