Sharad Navratri 9-Day Flower & Color Guide: Day-Wise Goddess Blooms in Delhi
Published October 12, 2026
Align your daily Navratri puja with the 9 sacred colours and favourite flowers of the Navadurga manifestations. A comprehensive day-by-day flower guide for Delhi NCR devotees.
The Cosmic Symphony of Sharad Navratri
Each autumn in October, millions of devotees across Delhi NCR embark on the sacred nine-night pilgrimage of Sharad Navratri. Dedicated to the nine divine manifestations of Maa Durga—collectively revered as the Navadurga—each day celebrates a distinct cosmic energy, signified by a sacred colour, specific mantra, and a beloved floral offering. Sourcing the right fresh flowers for each daily puja honors ancient Vedic traditions and fills your home temple with divine fragrance and positive vibrations.
Day-by-Day Navadurga Flower & Colour Guide
Day 1: Maa Shailaputri (The Daughter of the Mountain)
- Auspicious Colour: Yellow (Symbolizing joy, energy, and radiant dawn)
- Beloved Flower: Jasmine (Mogra / Chameli) and Yellow Hibiscus
- Spiritual Significance: As the embodiment of Mother Nature, Shailaputri is invoked during Ghatasthapana. Offering fragrant white jasmine alongside bright yellow marigolds pleases the Goddess and grants purity of mind.
Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini (The Penance Aspect)
- Auspicious Colour: Green (Symbolizing growth, tranquility, and endurance)
- Beloved Flower: Chrysanthemums (Sevanti) and White Lotus
- Spiritual Significance: Brahmacharini represents disciplined meditation and spiritual pursuit. White and soft green blooms invoke serene focus and self-restraint.
Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta (The Golden Warrior)
- Auspicious Colour: Grey (Symbolizing balanced intellect and quiet readiness)
- Beloved Flower: Lotus (Padma) and Fragrant Tuberoses (Rajnigandha)
- Spiritual Significance: Bearing a crescent moon on her forehead like a temple bell, she dispels malevolent forces. Fresh lotus blossoms offered at her feet bestow courage and peace.
Day 4: Maa Kushmanda (The Cosmic Creator)
- Auspicious Colour: Orange (Symbolizing enthusiasm, creative fire, and vitality)
- Beloved Flower: Orange Marigolds (Genda Phool) and Red Hibiscus
- Spiritual Significance: Kushmanda created the universe with her divine smile. Vibrant orange marigold garlands resonate with her radiant solar energy.
Day 5: Maa Skandamata (Mother of Lord Kartikeya)
- Auspicious Colour: White (Symbolizing maternal grace, purity, and inner calm)
- Beloved Flower: Yellow Roses and White Mogra (Jasmine)
- Spiritual Significance: Holding baby Skanda in her lap, she showers unconditional maternal protection. Soft yellow and white roses are deeply auspicious.
Day 6: Maa Katyayani (The Fierce Slayer of Demons)
- Auspicious Colour: Red (Symbolizing passion, power, and righteous victory)
- Beloved Flower: Crimson Red Roses and Red Hibiscus (Jaba Phool)
- Spiritual Significance: Born from the combined wrath and radiance of the trinity to destroy evil, Katyayani loves fiery red blossoms. Fresh crimson rose garlands are her supreme offering.
Day 7: Maa Kalaratri (The Destroyer of Darkness)
- Auspicious Colour: Royal Blue (Symbolizing infinite wisdom and cosmic mystery)
- Beloved Flower: Krishna Kamal (Passion Flower) and Night-Blooming Jasmine
- Spiritual Significance: The most formidable form of the Goddess, Kalaratri destroys darkness and fear. Dark, rare blossoms and purple orchids are presented to invoke fearless protection.
Day 8: Maa Mahagauri (The Radiance of Purity)
- Auspicious Colour: Pink (Symbolizing compassion, optimism, and universal love)
- Beloved Flower: Pink Lotus and Fragrant Mogra
- Spiritual Significance: Mahagauri embodies spotless, luminous purity. Pink lotus blossoms and fragrant mogra strings form the quintessential offering on Maha Ashtami.
Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri (The Bestower of Supernatural Powers)
- Auspicious Colour: Purple (Symbolizing supreme spiritual mastery and ambition)
- Beloved Flower: Champa (Plumeria) and 108 Mixed Fresh Blooms
- Spiritual Significance: Sitting upon a full-blown lotus, Siddhidatri grants all spiritual accomplishments (siddhis) and worldly boons. Fresh champa and mixed garden blossoms complete the nine-day adoration.
Kanya Pujan (Kanjak) Floral Decor and Gifts
On Ashtami and Navami mornings, households across Delhi NCR invite young girls (Kanyas) into their homes for Kanya Pujan. Devotees wash their feet in rose water, apply red tilak, and gift them prasad of puri, chana, and halwa, alongside beautiful miniature flower bouquets and bangles. Presenting each young girl with a fresh red rose honors the living presence of the Goddess.
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Questions
What flower is most sacred to Goddess Durga during Navratri?
Red Hibiscus (Jaba Phool) and fresh Lotus (Padma) are considered the most sacred flowers for Goddess Durga, representing divine energy, purity, and supreme devotion.
Which flowers are offered during Kanya Pujan (Kanjak)?
Fresh red roses and marigolds are traditionally offered during Kanya Pujan when welcoming and honoring young girls as living embodiments of the Goddess.
Can I get daily fresh puja flowers delivered during all 9 days of Navratri in Delhi?
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What is the auspicious flower for Maha Ashtami (Maa Mahagauri)?
Pink lotus, white mogra (jasmine), and delicate white tuberoses are the traditional blooms offered to Maa Mahagauri on Maha Ashtami.
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