Navratri 2025 Dates & Colours — Your Simple Day-by-Day Guide

Navratri 2025 Dates & Colours — Your Simple Day-by-Day Guide

Navratri is one of India’s most colourful festivals. People celebrate with prayers, fasting, dance (Garba and Dandiya), and joyful gatherings. Two things everyone asks about each year are the Navratri dates and the Navratri colours for each day. Wearing the colour of the day is a popular way to join the celebration and feel connected to the divine energy of that Navratri day.

This guide gives you:

Exact Navratri 2025 dates (Chaitra and Sharad/Shardiya)

A clear Navratri colours 2025 list — day-wise for both Navratris

Meanings behind each colour and how to use them in outfits and decorations

Notes about special calendar cases in 2025 so you know what to expect

I checked multiple trusted calendars to make sure the days are correct. Read on!

Quick summary (if you want the short version)

Chaitra Navratri 2025 (spring Navratri): 30 March 2025 (Sunday) to 7 April 2025 (Monday).

Sharad / Shardiya Navratri 2025 (autumn Navratri): 22 September 2025 (Monday) to 1 October 2025 (Wednesday), with Vijayadashami / Dussehra on 2 October 2025. Some calendars note the festival activity stretching into 2 October (Vijayadashami) and in 2025 an additional day can appear in practical observance because of tithi overlap — so communities may celebrate across 10 calendar days in places.

Why dates sometimes look different in different places

Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, which uses tithis (lunar days). Because of the way tithis fall against the solar (civil) calendar, festivals like Navratri can start or end on slightly different civil dates depending on the time zone and local panchang (calendar) rules. That’s why some local temple schedules or state calendars may list slightly different timings — but the widely accepted civil dates for Navratri 2025 are shown above and confirmed by major panchang sites.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 — Dates & Colours (day-wise)

Chaitra Navratri 2025: 30 March 2025 — 7 April 2025. This Navratri marks the spring festival and is often observed as part of the Hindu new year celebrations in some regions. (Ghatasthapana / Kalash sthapana is observed on the first day.)

Chaitra Navratri colours (day-wise) — widely reported for 2025:

Day 1 — 30 March (Shailaputri): Orange.
The Economic Times

Day 2 — 31 March (Brahmacharini): White.
The Economic Times

Day 3 — 1 April (Chandraghanta): Red.
The Economic Times

Day 4 — 2 April (Kushmanda): Royal Blue.
The Economic Times

Day 5 — 3 April (Skandamata): Yellow.
The Economic Times

Day 6 — 4 April (Katyayani): Green.
The Economic Times

Day 7 — 5 April (Kalaratri): Grey.
The Economic Times

Day 8 — 6 April (Mahagauri): Purple.
The Economic Times

Day 9 — 7 April (Siddhidatri): Peacock Green.
The Economic Times

These Chaitra colours are widely published for 2025 and match mainstream festival coverage.
The Economic Times

Sharad (Shardiya) Navratri 2025 — Dates & Colours (day-wise)

Sharad Navratri 2025: 22 September 2025 — 1 October 2025 (main celebrations). Vijayadashami / Dussehra falls on 2 October 2025. In many communities the public celebrations and Dussehra enactments conclude on 2 October, so the entire festival season commonly spans 22 Sep — 2 Oct including Vijayadashami.

Sharad Navratri colours (day-wise) — commonly used in 2025 (see notes on local variation below):

Day 1 — 22 Sep (Pratipada): White.
Day 2 — 23 Sep (Dwitiya): Red.
Day 3 — 24 Sep (Tritiya): Royal Blue.
Day 4 — 25 Sep (Chaturthi): Yellow.
Day 5 — 26 Sep (Panchami): Green.
Day 6 — 27 Sep (Shashti): Grey.
Day 7 — 28 Sep (Saptami): Orange.
Day 8 — 29 Sep (Ashtami): Peacock Green (some lists show Purple on Day 8 in different regional lists — see variation note).
Day 9 — 30 Sep (Navami): Pink / Peacock Green / Purple (regional differences exist; many mainstream lists for 2025 end Day 9 on 30 Sep with Pink/Peacock Green or sometimes list Day 9 as 1 Oct).

Important: Different communities and panchangs sometimes give slightly different colour names or shades. The Art of Living and DrikPanchang lists above are broadly followed and are a safe reference for the Navratri colours 2025 list used by many Garba and temple organizers.

What each Navratri colour means (short, easy version)

Wearing the colour of the day is symbolic. Here are simple meanings you can share with family and friends:

White — Peace, purity, calm.
Red — Power, action, passion.
Royal Blue — Stability, strength, depth.
Yellow — Joy, positivity, brightness.
Green — Growth, renewal, balance.
Grey — Calmness, composure, balance.
Orange — Energy, courage, warmth.
Purple — Royalty, spiritual wisdom.
Peacock Green / Pink — Beauty, compassion, love.

These short meanings match the common explanations used in festival guides and mainstream coverage for the colours of Navratri 2025.

Practical tips — how to follow the Navratri colours 2025 list

Plan your outfits early. Most stores and designers post Navratri collections matching the colour themes.

Use accessories (dupatta, scarf, jewellery, bandhej clutch) if you can’t wear the whole colour.

Coordinate group photos: matching the colour of the day looks great in family and Garba pics.

Decorate smartly: flowers, rangoli, lights and drapes in the day’s colour make the pooja area look cohesive.

Be flexible: if you can’t get the exact shade, choose a close colour — the spirit matters more than perfection.

A note about 2025: why some people say “10 days” of Navratri

You might read local news stories or some state panchangs saying Navratri 2025 lasts 10 days. This happens when certain tithis overlap or when the timing of Ashtami/Navami falls such that public observance (including Vijayadashami) stretches into the next civil day. Practically, many communities treat the festival period as 22 Sep — 2 Oct 2025 (including Vijayadashami), so expect local calendars and pandals to reflect that fuller schedule. If you plan to attend temple events, check the local temple or community notice for exact timings.

Frequently Asked Questions (simple answers)

Q: Are Navratri colours the same across India?
A: The idea of colours is widely followed, but small regional variations exist. Use the Art of Living / DrikPanchang list if you want a widely accepted schedule.

Q: Do I have to wear the colour of the day?
A: No, it’s not mandatory. It’s a popular tradition for fun, unity, and devotion. Accessories work fine too.

Q: Where can I find the exact ghatasthapana (kalash) timing?
A: Local panchang pages (DrikPanchang, AstroSage, ProKerala) and temple notices publish city-specific muhurat (timings). For 2025, Ghatasthapana for Sharad Navratri is listed on 22 Sep 2025.

DrikPanchang — Navratri calendars and colours for 2025.
Art of Living — Navratri colours list and significance.
ProKerala — Navratri 2025 dates, muhurat and festival details.
Economic Times / Times of India — coverage of Navratri colours and dates 2025.

NDTV / Radhakrishna Temple / AstroSage — supporting confirmation of Chaitra Navratri dates and local muhurat details.

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