Dancer and actress Rukmini Vijayakumar is eagerly anticipating the festive season, a time she has cherished since her childhood. On the fourth day of Navratri, which is associated with the color orange, she discusses the festival, her childhood memories of it, and the significance of the color orange, symbolizing enthusiasm and vibrancy, to her. Rukmini recalls her fondest Navratri memories of setting up golu (gombe) as a child with her brother and cousins, and engaging in activities like planting ragi seeds and holding competitions for the best golu arrangement and dolls. As a dancer who often wears vibrant costumes, she contemplates on what the color orange means to her, drawing associations with the sun, flowers, childhood reminiscences of red ink stains washed off her feet, and the festive spirit symbolizing joy and unity. She emphasizes how orange evokes feelings of joy and determination, representing a drive to achieve great things in life. Rukmini's mother also contributes, highlighting that for her, orange signifies knowledge. Additionally, Rukmini fondly recalls how Navratri brought opportunities for dancing, especially during late-night Dandiya events, where she would dance tirelessly despite her mother's strict rules. These memories of Navratri dancing hold a special place in her heart, adding to the joy and communal spirit of the festivities.The lady fondly remembers how she used to enjoy dancing during festivals. She believes that the way festivals are celebrated has changed over the years. She mentions that there are fewer Dandiya nights now compared to her childhood. When recalling her favorite festive memory, she mentions how she used to go to her teacher's house for dance class during Navratri. She explains that Vijayadashami holds great significance for dancing. Nowadays, her students come to her dance class for Vijayadashami, making it a significant event for her.