Navratri 2026 day 6 colour: green.

Day 6 of Navratri 2026 falls on Friday, 16 October. It honours Maa Katyayani, and the colour of the day is green.

Day 6 Friday, 16 October Maa Katyayani લીલો हरा

Maa Katyayani

The sixth night honours Maa Katyayani, born to the sage Katyayana, a warrior form of the goddess who defeated the demon Mahishasura.

What green means

Green is said to stand for growth, new beginnings and harmony.

What to wear for Garba in green

For women

A green bandhani or leheriya chaniya choli, or deep bottle green with gold work for a richer look.

For men

A green kediyu with a white dhoti, or a white kurta with a green bandhani stole.

Colours that go with green

Pink, red, yellow and gold.

See outfit ideas for all nine nights.

A Garba tip for night 6

Friday night is one of the busiest of the festival. Book passes early, and plan the way home before you go.

Going with someone new? Find a Garba partner on Play Garba who is dancing at your ground on Friday, 16 October, or browse the Garba events of 2026.

All nine colours of Navratri 2026

Navratri 2026 colours, 11 to 19 October
Day	Date	Colour	Goddess
1	Sunday, 11 October	Orange	Maa Shailputri
2	Monday, 12 October	White	Maa Brahmacharini
3	Tuesday, 13 October	Red	Maa Chandraghanta
4	Wednesday, 14 October	Royal blue	Maa Kushmanda
5	Thursday, 15 October	Yellow	Maa Skandamata
6	Friday, 16 October	Green	Maa Katyayani
7	Saturday, 17 October	Grey	Maa Kalaratri
8	Sunday, 18 October	Purple	Maa Mahagauri
9	Monday, 19 October	Peacock green	Maa Siddhidatri

Today's colour, meanings and the full list image

Navratri day 6, answered.

What is the colour of day 6 of Navratri 2026?

The colour for day 6 of Navratri 2026, Friday, 16 October, is green.

Which goddess is worshipped on day 6 of Navratri?

The sixth night honours Maa Katyayani, born to the sage Katyayana, a warrior form of the goddess who defeated the demon Mahishasura.

What does green mean on Navratri day 6?

Green is said to stand for growth, new beginnings and harmony.

What should I wear for Garba on day 6?

A green bandhani or leheriya chaniya choli, or deep bottle green with gold work for a richer look. For men: a green kediyu with a white dhoti, or a white kurta with a green bandhani stole.

What is the colour for the next day, day 7?

Day 7 of Navratri 2026 is Saturday, 17 October, and its colour is grey.

An evening Garba courtyard lit with marigold garlands, lanterns and a flower rangoli

See you in green on night 6.

Find someone going to your ground on the same night. Tell them the colour you are wearing and you will spot each other at the entrance.

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