The Nine Days and the Nine Forms of Durga
|
Day |
Date (2026) |
Form of Durga |
What She Stands For |
Colour of the Day |
|
1 |
Oct 11 (Sun) |
Shailaputri |
Strength, stability, connection with nature |
Orange |
|
2 |
Oct 12 (Mon) |
Brahmacharini |
Patience, discipline and devotion |
White |
|
3 |
Oct 13 (Tue) |
Chandraghanta |
Courage and protection |
Red |
|
4 |
Oct 14 (Wed) |
Kushmanda |
Creation and energy |
Royal Blue |
|
5 |
Oct 15 (Thu) |
Skandamata |
Motherhood and nurturing |
Yellow |
|
6 |
Oct 16 (Fri) |
Katyayani |
Strength to face difficulties |
Green |
|
7 |
Oct 17 (Sat) |
Kalaratri |
Fearlessness, the fiercest form |
Grey |
|
8 |
Oct 18 (Sun) |
Mahagauri |
Purity and calm (Durga Ashtami) |
Purple |
|
9 |
Oct 19 (Mon) |
Siddhidatri |
Wisdom and fulfilment (Maha Navami) |
Peacock Green |
A small idea: after reading this list together, ask your child which one they'd love to see in person. You may be surprised which one they pick.
A Few Books and Activities to Keep Them Going
If you'd like to keep the story-time habit going beyond Navratri, our 365 Bedtime Stories collection gives you a fresh tale for every night, and our Moral Story Books set is perfect for short evening reads that end with a thought to talk about. For the nine-day journal idea, our Writing Books are a lovely place for little writers to begin, and our Colouring Books and Activity Books keep creative hands busy on quieter afternoons.
The Takeaway
Navratri isn't only about the music, the clothes, or the food, as lovely as all of those are. For a child, it can be the first time they hear, in a story, that being brave, patient and kind are all kinds of strength. And with nine nights, nine colours, and nine small activities, it becomes less of a festival to watch and more of one to live. Wishing your family a joyful, colourful Navratri!
