If you are celebrating abroad in the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, or Australia the garba nights are close and the shopping window is narrowing fast. This guide covers everything: the nine-day colour calendar, what to order for each day, where to buy it in India, and the one shipping decision that determines whether your Navratri box arrives in time.
The 2026 Navratri Colour Calendar
Navratri’s nine colours shift every year based on which weekday the festival begins. This year the sequence opens with orange and follows the traditional weekday-colour cycle. Here is your complete day-by-day guide:
| Day | Colour | Form of Durga |
| Day 1 | 🟠 Orange | Shailputri |
| Day 2 | ⬜ White | Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 | 🔴 Red | Chandraghanta |
| Day 4 | 🔵 Royal Blue | Kushmanda |
| Day 5 | 🟡 Yellow | Skandamata |
| Day 6 | 🟢 Green | Katyayani |
| Day 7 | ⚫ Grey | Kalaratri |
| Day 8 | 🟣 Purple | Mahagauri |
| Day 9 | 🦚 Peacock Green | Siddhidatri |
Orange Day 1
The opening night sets the tone for the entire festival. Orange in Navratri carries energy, enthusiasm, and the warmth of new beginnings. For a garba night, a mirror-work chaniya choli in deep orange or saffron lightweight cotton or georgette for movement is the traditional Gujarati choice. For those who prefer kurta sets, a block-print orange Anarkali works equally well.
Order from: Meesho for budget-friendly cotton chaniya choli sets, AJIO for mid-range festive options, or G3Fashion for traditional Gujarati mirror-work styles.
White Day 2
White Navratri dressing is about purity and simplicity chikankari work on white kurta sets, white-and-gold chaniya choli with silver mirror embellishment, or a crisp white cotton salwar with colourful dupatta. White garments show embroidery and mirror work beautifully under garba lighting.
Order from: Fabindia for chikankari and handloom white cotton sets, Amazon India for a wide range of white chaniya choli options across price points.
Red Day 3
Red is the most auspicious colour in the Navratri sequence deep crimson, scarlet, and ruby tones are all appropriate. Embroidered silk chaniya choli, heavily worked lehenga sets, and red bandhani prints are all classics for this night. Red is also the most widely available Navratri colour across Indian fashion platforms the widest choice, the most competitive pricing.
Order from: Flipkart and Meesho for range, Craftsvilla for authentic Gujarati bandhani red pieces.
Royal Blue Day 4
Royal blue is one of the more dramatic Navratri colour choices a deep cobalt or indigo chaniya choli with gold zari border makes a strong statement on the garba floor. Silk and satin blends in royal blue are widely available and pack well for international shipping.
Order from: Amazon India for a strong selection of royal blue lehenga sets, AJIO for contemporary designer labels in this colour.
Yellow Day 5
Bright marigold yellow and mustard tones. Cotton and rayon Anarkalis in yellow are a popular choice for NRI women who want a festive look without the heaviness of a full chaniya choli. For garba nights, a yellow lehenga with mirror work or gota patti border is the traditional pick.
Order from: Fabindia for cotton and handloom yellow kurta sets, Meesho for affordable yellow lehenga options.
Green Day 6
Emerald, bottle green, and mint are all appropriate for Day 6. Green is particularly associated with Goddess Katyayani the warrior form and is one of the most striking colours on a garba floor when paired with gold jewellery and heavy mirror work. Silk chaniya choli in deep green with gold border is the premium choice.
Order from: G3Fashion for traditional green Navratri lehengas, Amazon India for a broad range across budgets.
Grey Day 7
Grey is the most underused Navratri colour and often the most elegant when done right. Charcoal grey with silver embroidery, ash grey with sequin work, or a contemporary grey crop-top lehenga are all gaining popularity in NRI Navratri communities. This is the colour where Indian fashion platforms have expanded significantly in recent years.
Order from: AJIO and Myntra for contemporary grey Navratri options.
Purple Day 8
Lavender, violet, and deep purple. Day 8 coincides with Durga Ashtami one of the most significant puja days of the festival. A rich purple silk or velvet chaniya choli is appropriate for the ceremonial weight of the occasion. Purple pairs beautifully with oxidised silver jewellery, which is also widely available on Indian platforms.
Order from: Amazon India and Flipkart for the widest purple Navratri lehenga selection.
Peacock Green Day 9
The closing night carries the most dramatic colour a deep teal-green with hints of blue, inspired by the peacock feather. Peacock green chaniya choli with heavy mirror work and silver accents is the statement outfit of the entire festival. This is the night to wear your best.
Order from: Craftsvilla for handcrafted peacock green ethnic wear, G3Fashion for festive lehenga options in this shade.
Beyond the Outfits Everything Else in the Navratri Box
A complete Navratri shipment from India is more than nine outfits. Here is what else NRIs typically order for the festival:
Dandiya sticks Decorated wooden dandiya sticks available on Amazon India in sets of two, four, and more. Lightweight, compact, and completely customs-safe. An essential for any garba night.
Oxidised silver jewellery Jhumkas, bangles, maang tikkas, kamarbandhs, and statement necklaces in oxidised silver are the traditional Navratri jewellery choice. Available extensively on Meesho and Amazon India at prices that make UK and UAE Indian jewellery store alternatives look expensive.
Mojris and ethnic footwear Kolhapuri sandals and embroidered Rajasthani mojris are the traditional garba footwear. Available on Flipkart and Amazon India.
Puja essentials Navratri puja items including kumkum, haldi, roli, agarbatti, and small Durga idols or framed images for the home altar. Available as kits on Amazon India.
Vrat food items Commercially sealed sabudana, sendha namak, kuttu flour, and ready-to-make vrat snack mixes available on JioMart. These ship internationally without restriction as sealed food products.
The Shipping Window Act Now
Navratri has already begun. If your box has not left India yet, express courier is your only option standard and economy shipping will not reach most international destinations before the festival ends.
Through Forward Parcel, express courier options via DHL, FedEx, and UPS are available at checkout. Transit to UAE and Singapore runs 4 to 5 business days. To the UK, 5 to 6 days. To USA, Canada, and Australia, 6 to 7 days. Every day of delay now reduces the number of garba nights the box will arrive in time for.
The good news: Navratri runs nine nights. A box dispatched today still arrives in time for the second half of the festival the Ashtami and Navami nights that many NRI communities celebrate most elaborately.
Every order from every platform Meesho, AJIO, Amazon India, Flipkart, Craftsvilla, Fabindia goes to your one Forward Parcel Hyderabad warehouse address. Everything accumulates in one place. The warehouse team photographs each item. You review and approve on your dashboard. One box, one courier, one tracking number to your door abroad.
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