Navratri 2026: Orange is the colour of Day 1 – Pratipada (Sunday, October 11, 2026), the day of Maa Shailaputri and Ghatasthapana. Navratri colours change every year with the weekday the festival begins on. See all 9 Navratri colours for 2026 →
Orange is one of the brightest, most joyful colours you can wear this Navratri. It is warm, festive and flattering on every Indian skin tone. Here is our collection of orange Anarkali suits, sarees and chaniya cholis, with styling tips for each.
What does orange mean in Navratri?
In 2026, orange is the colour of the first day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Shailaputri, the daughter of the mountains. It is also the day of Ghatasthapana, when the kalash is installed to begin the festival. Orange stands for energy, warmth and brightness, a perfect start to nine days of celebration. Wearing the day’s colour is a festive custom, not a religious rule, so an orange dupatta or bangles are enough to join in.
Here are our favourite orange outfits for Navratri.
Orange Anarkali Suits for Navratri:
Take a look at this stunning piece by Rohit Bal. This Orange suit from Biba by Rohit Bal is made with finesse for a perfect festive occasion. Although made in cotton this suit will make your friends and family compliment you all through the celebrations.
For those who love silks can wear this art silk Anarkali dress with foliage embroidery patterns. The contrasting hemline in gold is truly captivating. The breezy dress can keep you at ease while you run to the temple doing errands sweating it out. Wear this dress with golden heels and pretty danglers to make heads turn.
Check out this gorgeous orange Anarkali where the glorious black motifs adorn the flowing fabric gracefully. Wear chunky jhumkas and high heeled sandals to complete the fabulous Navratri look.
If you love bright colours that also match your striking personality, then this chanderi traditional Anarkali suit is a fine choice. You can wear contrasting purple accessories with nude shoes for the most glorified look. Also, those stilettos are a good option to look stunning, although if you are about to run around and be busy throughout the day, switch to flats.
This beautiful net Anarkali suit has turquoise border on the bottom panel and on the sleeves which further enhance and highlight the orange colour. Make a great impression with a beautiful dress.
Orange Sarees
For those who love sarees, Isn’t this pretty orange net half and half sari a feast to your eyes? Adorned with brocade, this saree is graceful even when work with a simple gold blouse. It will flatter your silhouette gracefully and make you look stunningly beautiful.
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If you are the kind who wants to look exceptional during these festive seasons of colors and fun, then this lehenga style saree is perfect wear for you. A mesmerising design with delicate embellishment work in golden and orange threads will make you a show stopper of the evening. You could also wear this on a Navratri night for a Garba Raas or a dandiya event.
Orange Chaniya Choli Designs:
Celebration of Navratri for women and girls is incomplete without Chaniya Choli that is the essence of this festival. I, therefore, offer you three beautiful numbers in orange to mark the second day of Navratri.
This beautiful orange and blue coloured chaniya choli can instantly turn heads the moment you show up in the crowd. While the beautiful choli is heavily adorned with Gujarati embroidery also called kutch work in vibrant shades against a blue backdrop, the chaniya’s brocade is also flanked by matching work.
To make the outfit look all more graceful, the choli comes with full sleeves in sheer fabric that matches the dupatta’s border and chaniya’s hem. You can complete your look with an elegant necklace and matching accessories.
Here is another beautiful creation. This gorgeous chaniya choli in orange is flanked by a contrasting dupatta in parrot green. The choli comes with heavy embroidery in golden thread work against blue with 3/4th sleeves flanked by a golden border. The chaniya or the skirt is in polka dotted version with matching embroidery at the hem. This is indeed a beautiful lehenga for Navratri.
This figure-flattering chaniya choli comes with a shimmer skirt flanked by a matching sheer fabric outside. The hem is accentuated with wide brocade of motifs in beautiful shades of gold, pink and green. The choli comes with strategically placed huge motifs on the yoke with 3/4th sleeves in sheer orange fabric. Even the dupatta comes with matching embroidery with velvet borders that give an edge to the outfit.
Outfit ideas for the other Navratri colours
- White outfit ideas for Navratri
- Red outfit ideas for Navratri
- Blue 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 orange in 2026?
Orange is the colour of Day 1 (Pratipada), Sunday, October 11, 2026, dedicated to Maa Shailaputri.
What colours go well with orange for Navratri?
Pink, gold, turquoise, parrot green, purple and royal blue all pair well with orange.
Wishing you a joyful Navratri. Jai Mata Di!
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