Dancer and actress Rukmini Vijayakumar is thrilled about the upcoming festive season, as it has always been a source of joy for her since childhood. On the fourth day of Navratri, dedicated to the color orange, we had a chat with her about the festival, her childhood memories associated with it, and what the color orange symbolizes to her. Rukmini recalls fond memories of setting up golu (gombe) with her brother and cousins, planting ragi seeds, and competing to see who had the best dolls displayed. As a dancer who often wears vibrant outfits, she reflects on the significance of the color orange, evoking images of the sun, flowers, and festive celebrations that bring people together in joy. For Rukmini, orange represents a sense of happiness and excitement, coupled with a drive to achieve great things in life. Her mother interjects to share that, for her, orange signifies knowledge. Rukmini also reminisces about dancing Dandiya during Navratri, recounting how it allowed her the rare opportunity to go out at night as a child, despite returning with sore feet from the lively dancing sessions.“I used to dance a lot. It was a very joyful time," she remembers. Rukmini believes that the meaning of celebrations has evolved over the years. She notes that there aren't as many Dandiya nights as there were in her childhood. When asked about her favorite festive season memory, she recalls, "During Navratri, I would regularly attend dance classes at my teacher's home, as Vijayadashami is an important day for dancing. Now, my students come to my dance class on Vijayadashami, which is a significant event for me."