Navratri 2026: Royal blue is the colour of Day 4 – Chaturthi (Wednesday, October 14, 2026), the day of Maa Kushmanda. Navratri colours change every year with the weekday the festival begins on. See all 9 Navratri colours for 2026 →
Royal blue is rich, regal and flattering on every Indian skin tone, which makes it a great pick for Navratri. Here are our favourite blue Anarkali suits and lehengas, with tips on how to style them.
What does royal blue mean in Navratri?
In 2026, royal blue is the colour of the fourth day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, who is believed to have created the universe with her smile. Royal blue stands for depth, richness and divine calm. The tradition of wearing a colour each day is especially popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat, and it is a festive custom rather than a religious rule.
The blue color is one of my personal favorites. Mostly known as royal blue or electric blue, I simply adore this shade. This fashion color looks great, when it is combined with nude shades, white, red, camel brown, silver, gold and even neon colors.
This Navratri, you don’t have to be an expert to add a pop of this shade into your traditional outfit. FashionLady suggests you one thumb rule when it comes to styling it in blue – Don’t overdo the blue!
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Whether you’re wearing it on Navratri Panchami or planning to go blue this Diwali, be warned not to mix this shade with other blue colors or else you’ll just end up looking like a Smurfette character. So, it’s better to experiment with other colors that I have mentioned above.
Electric blue can flatter all kinds of skin tones and even looks great on Indian complexion as well. This particular shade complements all neutral colors such as beige and even some bold colors like burgundy, pine green and fuchsia pink. Only remember, shades of blue on one another is a big no in the fashion world.
We offer you some of the best items from our collections, which are a perfect blend of colors, aptly suiting the festive mood and fashion alike.
Blue Anarkali Suits for Navratri
Since this is a rich color, we offer this floor-length royal blue anarkali dress, which is rich with elaborate zari and thread embroidery on the overall dress. The color combination of blue and cream just makes this anarkali suit look rich and high-end.
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The next is a blue net anarkali with delicate embroidery work on neck, sleeves and hemline, looks extremely elegant to easily suit any occasion. The sheer design on the sleeves and border line maintains the femininity of this traditional attire.
As I’ve already mentioned, you can experiment with colors. This rich combination of two bold colors of pink and blue makes this anarkali suit look extremely sensual. The floral motifs in pink patch work, plus the neck and sleeve design raises the value of this dress. The matching blue net dupatta is kept simple to focus on the delicate embroidery of the dress, thereby making the dress look gorgeous.
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Wish to give a new twist to yourself? Want to try a new style with a traditional ethnic look? Check out this dress that make you look thin and tall even if you don’t wear heels. The ensemble has a Banarasi shrug which is the highlight of the dress. Banarasi also imparts a sense of tradition which is a good sync with the festival. The dupatta is kept simple with delicate and very little embroidery work.
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If you want to add some height to your look and want to show people around you that you are extremely trendy and cool, try this asymmetrical suit that has zari embroidery on its neck. Wear dull gold stilettos to look ravishing.
Right from the V-shaped neckline, the intricate gota work continues towards the flared bottom and end with an embellished hem. Paired with a neon pink net dupatta featuring gold patchwork, this Anarkali looks best with dramatic eye-makeup and stilettos.
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Just as the leggy lass Sush, even Lara Dutta has modeled for some prominent brands. The blue anarkali gown flaunted by Lara is a show stopping piece. This velvet jacket style anarkali gown offers a luxury look to the wearer. The royal blue shade of the ethnic outfit is embraced with sheer fabric on sleeves along-with a detachable sheer jacket adorned with patches of floral embroidery.
The sleeves are heavily laden with floral motifs and golden embroidery work that end with red borders, thus giving an edge to the outfit.
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Blue Lehengas for Navratri
No celebration is complete without a lehenga, especially during Navratri.Let’s look at some lehenga designs that you could buy online.
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Outfit ideas for the other Navratri colours
- Orange outfit ideas for Navratri
- White outfit ideas for Navratri
- Red outfit ideas for Navratri
- Yellow outfit ideas for Navratri
- Green outfit ideas for Navratri
- Grey outfit ideas for Navratri
- Purple outfit ideas for Navratri
- Peacock green outfit ideas for Navratri
FAQ
Which day of Navratri is royal blue in 2026?
Royal blue is the colour of Day 4 (Chaturthi), Wednesday, October 14, 2026, dedicated to Maa Kushmanda.
What colours go well with royal blue for Navratri?
Cream, gold, silver, fuchsia pink, red and mustard all pair well with royal blue. Avoid mixing several blues in one outfit.
Wishing you a joyful Navratri. Jai Mata Di!
2 comments
Nice Colour
Beautiful dress