Dancer and actor Rukmini Vijayakumar is eagerly anticipating the festive season, a time of joy she has cherished since her childhood. On the fourth day of Navratri, which is associated with the color orange, Rukmini reflects on her memories of the festival from her youth, and what the vibrant hue signifies to her. She recalls fondly the tradition of setting up golu (gombe) with her brother, cousins, and having friendly competitions over the best displays and dolls. As a dancer, vibrant costumes are integral to her art, but the color orange holds particular significance for her. Rukmini associates orange with the sun, flowers, and memories of festivities, joy, and togetherness. She views orange as symbolizing happiness and motivation, evoking a sense of drive to achieve great things. Rukmini's mother adds that, for her, orange represents knowledge. Rukmini also shares her enjoyment of dancing during Navratri, recounting her excursions to partake in the Dandiya dance at night, a highlight of the festival for her. Despite enduring sore feet from the dancing, the memories of these joyful moments continue to bring her happiness."I used to participate in dance events, and it brought me great joy," she reminisces. Rukmini acknowledges that the concept of festivals has evolved over the years, noting a decline in Dandiya nights from her childhood. Reflecting on her fondest festive memory, she shares, "Every Navratri, I used to attend dance classes at my teacher's place, as Vijayadashami was a crucial day for dancing. Nowadays, my students attend my dance class on Vijayadashami, making it a significant occasion for me."