Dancer and actress Rukmini Vijayakumar is eagerly anticipating the festive season, as it has always been a joyful time for her since childhood. On the fourth day of Navratri, associated with the color orange, we chat with her about the festival, her cherished childhood memories of it, and what the color orange signifies to her. Recalling her experiences, Rukmini mentions how she and her siblings used to set up the traditional golu (gombe) display during Navratri and compete to showcase the best dolls. She also reflects on the significance of orange, associating it with attributes like zeal, vitality, and joy. As a dancer, colorful attire is integral to her art, and she correlates orange with the sun, flowers, festive celebrations, and a sense of inner drive for achieving greatness. Her mother interjects that, for her, orange symbolizes knowledge. Rukmini also shares fond memories of dancing energetically during Navratri nights, an activity that brought her immense joy despite the physical toll it took on her feet.Rukmini remembers with joy how she used to dance enthusiastically during the festive season. However, she believes that the concept of festivals has evolved over the years. She notes that there are fewer Dandiya nights now compared to her childhood. When reminiscing about her favorite festive memory, she shares, "I used to visit my teacher's home for dance classes during Navratri, as Vijayadashami was a significant day for dancing. Nowadays, my students attend my dance class on Vijayadashami, making it a special occasion for me."