Which day of Navratri is today?
Today's day of Sharad Navratri 2026, the goddess worshipped today, her mantra and the colour of the day. Updates every day from 11 to 20 October.
Navratri begins in 8 days
Day 1 is Sun, 11 Oct: Ghatasthapana and Shailaputri puja.
This page changes every day at midnight India time. It follows the 2026 Sharad Navratri calendar from Drik Panchang (New Delhi), so it accounts for the extra Saptami day this year.
All nine days at a glance
| Day | Date | Tithi | Goddess | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 11 Oct | Pratipada | Shailaputri | Orange |
| 2 | Mon, 12 Oct | Dwitiya | Brahmacharini | White |
| 3 | Tue, 13 Oct | Tritiya | Chandraghanta | Red |
| 4 | Wed, 14 Oct | Chaturthi | Kushmanda | Royal Blue |
| 5 | Thu, 15 Oct | Panchami | Skandamata | Yellow |
| 6 | Fri, 16 Oct | Shashthi | Katyayani | Green |
| 7 | Sat, 17 Oct | Saptami | Kalaratri | Grey |
| 7, continued | Sun, 18 Oct | Saptami (continues) | — | Purple |
| 8 | Mon, 19 Oct | Ashtami | Mahagauri | Peacock Green |
| 9 | Tue, 20 Oct | Navami | Siddhidatri | — |
How to keep today's day
- Morning: light a lamp, offer flowers in the colour of the day, and chant today's goddess mantra 11, 21 or 108 times.
- During the day: if you are fasting, keep it simple and keep it kind to your body. Fasting is a personal practice, not a requirement.
- Evening: aarti, and a few minutes of quiet with a Devi mantra playing.
On Mahakatha Radio, today's goddess mantra plays at the top of every hour from 5 am to 11 pm India time, with other Devi mantras in between. It is free and without ads. For every goddess's mantra in one place, see Navratri mantras for all nine days.
Questions people ask
Which day of Navratri is today?
The box at the top of this page shows today's day, goddess and colour, based on the 2026 Sharad Navratri calendar for India.
Is 19 October 2026 the ninth day of Navratri?
No. In 2026 Saptami runs over two days, so 19 October is Durga Ashtami (Mahagauri) and Maha Navami (Siddhidatri) is on 20 October.
What are Navratri days 1 to 9 in 2026?
Day 1 is 11 October (Shailaputri), then Brahmacharini on the 12th, Chandraghanta on the 13th, Kushmanda on the 14th, Skandamata on the 15th, Katyayani on the 16th and Kalaratri on the 17th. Saptami continues on the 18th, then Mahagauri on the 19th and Siddhidatri on the 20th.
Which goddess is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri?
Goddess Katyayani, on Friday 16 October 2026. The colour of the day is green.