{"id":9279,"date":"2026-09-30T10:06:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/?p=9279"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:06:44","slug":"navratri-2026-shopping-guide-nine-nights-nine-colours-one-box-from-india-to-your-door-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/blog\/navratri-2026-shopping-guide-nine-nights-nine-colours-one-box-from-india-to-your-door-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Navratri 2026 Shopping Guide Nine Nights, Nine Colours, One Box from India to Your Door Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are celebrating abroad\u00a0 in the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, or Australia\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The 2026 Navratri Colour Calendar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navratri&#8217;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:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Day<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Colour<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Form of Durga<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udfe0 Orange<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shailputri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b1c White<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brahmacharini<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd34 Red<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandraghanta<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd35 Royal Blue<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kushmanda<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udfe1 Yellow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skandamata<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udfe2 Green<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katyayani<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26ab Grey<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalaratri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udfe3 Purple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahagauri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udd9a Peacock Green<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siddhidatri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Orange\u00a0 Day 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u00a0 lightweight cotton or georgette for movement\u00a0 is the traditional Gujarati choice. For those who prefer kurta sets, a block-print orange Anarkali works equally well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meesho.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meesho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for budget-friendly cotton chaniya choli sets,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajio.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AJIO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for mid-range festive options, or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g3fashion.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G3Fashion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for traditional Gujarati mirror-work styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>White\u00a0 Day 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Navratri dressing is about purity and simplicity\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabindia.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabindia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for chikankari and handloom white cotton sets,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a wide range of white chaniya choli options across price points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Red\u00a0 Day 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red is the most auspicious colour in the Navratri sequence\u00a0 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\u00a0 the widest choice, the most competitive pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipkart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meesho.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meesho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for range,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsvilla.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craftsvilla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for authentic Gujarati bandhani red pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Royal Blue\u00a0 Day 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal blue is one of the more dramatic Navratri colour choices\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a strong selection of royal blue lehenga sets,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajio.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AJIO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for contemporary designer labels in this colour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Yellow\u00a0 Day 5<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabindia.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabindia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for cotton and handloom yellow kurta sets,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meesho.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meesho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for affordable yellow lehenga options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Green\u00a0 Day 6<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerald, bottle green, and mint are all appropriate for Day 6. Green is particularly associated with Goddess Katyayani\u00a0 the warrior form\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g3fashion.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G3Fashion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for traditional green Navratri lehengas,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a broad range across budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Grey\u00a0 Day 7<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grey is the most underused Navratri colour\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajio.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AJIO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myntra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for contemporary grey Navratri options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Purple\u00a0 Day 8<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender, violet, and deep purple. Day 8 coincides with Durga Ashtami\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipkart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the widest purple Navratri lehenga selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Peacock Green\u00a0 Day 9<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The closing night carries the most dramatic colour\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order from:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsvilla.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craftsvilla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for handcrafted peacock green ethnic wear,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g3fashion.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G3Fashion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for festive lehenga options in this shade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Beyond the Outfits\u00a0 Everything Else in the Navratri Box<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete Navratri shipment from India is more than nine outfits. Here is what else NRIs typically order for the festival:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dandiya sticks\u00a0 Decorated wooden dandiya sticks available on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in sets of two, four, and more. Lightweight, compact, and completely customs-safe. An essential for any garba night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxidised silver jewellery\u00a0 Jhumkas, bangles, maang tikkas, kamarbandhs, and statement necklaces in oxidised silver are the traditional Navratri jewellery choice. Available extensively on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meesho.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meesho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at prices that make UK and UAE Indian jewellery store alternatives look expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mojris and ethnic footwear\u00a0 Kolhapuri sandals and embroidered Rajasthani mojris are the traditional garba footwear. Available on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipkart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puja essentials\u00a0 Navratri puja items including kumkum, haldi, roli, agarbatti, and small Durga idols or framed images for the home altar. Available as kits on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vrat food items\u00a0 Commercially sealed sabudana, sendha namak, kuttu flour, and ready-to-make vrat snack mixes available on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jiomart.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioMart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These ship internationally without restriction as sealed food products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The Shipping Window\u00a0 Act Now<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navratri has already begun. If your box has not left India yet, express courier is your only option\u00a0 standard and economy shipping will not reach most international destinations before the festival ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news: Navratri runs nine nights. A box dispatched today still arrives in time for the second half of the festival\u00a0 the Ashtami and Navami nights that many NRI communities celebrate most elaborately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every order from every platform <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meesho.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meesho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajio.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AJIO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipkart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsvilla.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craftsvilla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabindia.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabindia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 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\u00a0 to your door abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nine nights. Nine colours. One box.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/\"> <b>Sign up with Forward Parcel<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and place your orders today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are celebrating abroad\u00a0 in the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, or Australia\u00a0 the garba nights are close and  &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9279"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9282,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9279\/revisions\/9282"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forwardparcel.com\/newwebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}