Shardiya Navratri is all about honouring Goddess Durga. This year the festival starts on October 3 and ends with Dusshera on October 12. As each day features a specific colour and symbolism of separate virtues, let’s start with the first-day colour of Navratri and discuss how to style an ethnic look to perfection. Shardiya Navratri is all about honouring Goddess Durga. This year the festival starts on October 3 and ends with Dusshera on October 12. As each day features a specific colour and symbolism of separate virtues, let’s start with the first-day colour of Navratri and discuss how to style an ethnic look to perfection.