9 Colours of Navratri 2026: Bedsheet Styling for Every Day

Navratri is a festival you can see. For nine nights homes fill with marigold torans, the smell of dhoop and the sound of garba songs, and across India families pick one colour for each day, from the saree for aarti to the dupatta for dandiya night. This year Sharad Navratri runs from Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026, with Dussehra on 20 October and Diwali close behind on 8 November.

So why stop at clothes? Your bedroom can follow the colours too. A fresh Jaipuri bedsheet is the quickest way to change the whole mood of a room, and a cotton sheet you pick for Navratri will still be on duty when Diwali guests arrive. Below is our day-by-day guide to the 2026 Navratri colours, with one GulabiDecor bedsheet for each shade, live prices from our store and Free shipping above ₹999.

The 9 colours of Navratri 2026 at a glance

The colours follow the weekday each day falls on, and because Navratri begins on a Sunday this year, the list starts with orange:

• Day 1, 11 Oct (Sun): Orange, Maa Shailputri
• Day 2, 12 Oct (Mon): White, Maa Brahmacharini
• Day 3, 13 Oct (Tue): Red, Maa Chandraghanta
• Day 4, 14 Oct (Wed): Royal Blue, Maa Kushmanda
• Day 5, 15 Oct (Thu): Yellow, Maa Skandamata
• Day 6, 16 Oct (Fri): Green, Maa Katyayani
• Day 7, 17 Oct (Sat): Grey, Maa Kalaratri
• Day 8, 18 Oct (Sun): Purple, Maa Mahagauri
• Day 9, 19 Oct (Mon): Peacock Green, Maa Siddhidatri

You do not need nine bedsheets to join in. Pick the two or three colours that mean the most to your family, or one for every room of the house, and let the rest of the palette come through cushions, flowers and diyas.

Day-by-day bedroom styling

Day 1, Orange: a warm, auspicious start

Orange is the colour of kesar, marigolds and new beginnings, which makes it perfect for Ghatasthapana. Our Kesar Avani Lattice Hand-Block Printed Pure Cotton Super King Size Bedsheet (₹1,749) has a saffron lattice on a cream base, so it feels festive without being loud. Add a string of fresh genda phool on the headboard and the room is ready for the first night.

Day 2, White: calm and pure

After the excitement of day one, white brings peace. Choose a crisp white sheet with small prints, such as the Hand Block Ivoria Orchid Bedsheet (₹1,799), and keep the rest of the room simple: a brass lamp, a white jasmine mala, and that is all you need.

Day 3, Red: the colour of the chunri

Red is the most loved colour of the festival and the colour of the Goddess’s chunri. The Scarlet Diamond Jaali Hand-Block Printed Super King Bedsheet (₹1,799) has a bold red border and a jaali pattern like the screens in a Rajasthani haveli. It looks beautiful with gold cushions and is an easy pick for a newly married couple’s room.

Day 4, Royal Blue: rich and regal

Royal blue feels deep, cool and grand at the same time. The Royal Indigo Fern Leaves Hand-Block Printed King Bedsheet (₹1,599) brings classic Jaipuri indigo with fine fern motifs. Pair it with white walls and brass decor for a palace-like finish.

Day 5, Yellow: sunshine and joy

Yellow lifts the whole room, especially in morning light. The Marigold Bloom King Size Bedsheet (₹1,699) fills the bed with golden floral blocks; a few yellow flowers in a brass lota on the bedside table complete the look.

Day 6, Green: fresh and peaceful

Green stands for growth and calm. The Emerald Blossom Bedsheet (₹1,349) has deep green florals that look lovely with indoor plants and wooden furniture, a good choice for a guest room that should feel fresh.

Day 7, Grey: quiet strength

Grey is the most underrated Navratri colour and the easiest to live with after the festival. The Mayur Chitra Peacock Mandala Slate Grey Double Bedsheet (₹1,399) has a large peacock medallion at the centre, so it feels traditional even in a modern grey room. Add one red or orange cushion for festive warmth.

Day 8, Purple: royal grandeur

Purple has always been a royal colour. The Vana Pushpa Ditsy Floral Lavender Grey Double Bedsheet (₹1,549) gives you a soft lavender-purple with tiny florals, an elegant choice for the last weekend of the festival, when the house is full of family.

Day 9, Peacock Green: a grand finale

Peacock green mixes blue and green, just like a mor pankh, and it is the perfect colour to close the festival. Our Green Base Ikat Print Bedsheet (super king 120×120 inches, ₹1,699) has rich teal-green ikat with sunny yellow details, bright enough for Navami celebrations and lovely all year round.

Want to see more shades? Browse the full Bedsheet collection for Jaipuri prints in every Navratri colour, in double, king and super king sizes.

Tips to style your bed for the festival

• Start with one hero sheet: let the bedsheet carry the day’s colour and keep walls and curtains neutral.
• Use cushions to switch colours: a white or cream sheet with coloured cushion covers lets you change the colour every day without changing the whole bed.
• Bring in real flowers: marigold for orange and yellow days, rose for red, jasmine for white. They add colour and fragrance.
• Add warm light: a brass diya or fairy lights near the bed make printed cotton glow at night.
• Plan ahead for Diwali: pick colours that will also suit Diwali, such as red, orange and royal blue, so one purchase works for both festivals.

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Caring for printed cotton bedsheets

• Wash the first time separately in cold water, as some extra colour is normal for hand-block and Jaipuri prints.
• Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach to keep the colours bright.
• Dry in shade, inside out, so the sun does not fade the print.
• Iron on medium heat on the reverse side for a crisp, hotel-style finish.

Quick FAQ

When does Navratri start in 2026?

Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October and ends on Monday, 19 October. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Why does the Navratri colour list change every year?

Each colour is linked to a day of the week, so the sequence depends on which weekday Navratri starts. In 2026 it starts on a Sunday, so the first colour is orange.

Do I need a new bedsheet for each day?

Not at all. Most families pick one or two festive sheets and use cushions, flowers and throws to bring in the other colours.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, we offer Free shipping above ₹999. Every bedsheet in this guide is priced above that, so it ships free.

This Navratri, let every room in your home celebrate along with you. Choose your colours, dress the bed with the craft of Jaipur and welcome the Goddess into a home that feels as bright as the festival itself. Live Beautifully. Sleep Royally.