Day 2 of Shardiya Navratri 2026 falls on Monday, October 12, on Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya. The second day is for Maa Brahmacharini, a form of Goddess Durga. As per Drik Panchang, the lucky colour for the day is white. Devotees across India pray to the goddess on this day for patience and strength.
Devotees wake up early, clean the puja area and pray through the day. Many keep a fast. White clothes and white flowers are common on this day. The bhog stays simple and sattvic. Families also send wishes and messages to friends and relatives. Here are the date, colour, puja steps, mantras, bhog and wishes for Day 2.