On the ninth day of Navratri, characterized by the color purple, actress Sapthami Gowda discusses her enduring fondness for the hue and how it has been a prominent choice in her wardrobe this festive season. Sapthami shares, "While Navratri celebrations in our home are understated, Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami hold great significance for our family." She expresses, "Purple is a versatile color that embodies beauty, ambition, and spirituality. Personally, I associate with purple as I am someone who values inner growth and learning." Describing her recent experiences during the festival season, Sapthami reflects, "The divine feminine has played a central role in my festivities this year. I began the Dasara festivities in Mysuru clad in a purple sari, offering prayers at Chamundeshwari temple and later visiting Kolhapur Mahalakshmi temple." Recalling the significance of Navratri for her family, Sapthami fondly remembers participating in Ayudha Puja at her father's police department, where weapons were honored alongside citrus fruits. Similarly, for Lakshmi Puja, books were placed on the study table to pay homage to knowledge. She appreciates how these traditions reflect the culture's reverence for every aspect of life.