Dancer and actress Rukmini Vijayakumar is eagerly anticipating the festive season, which has been a source of joy for her since childhood. Reflecting on the fourth day of Navratri, associated with the color orange, she shares her thoughts on the festival, her childhood memories of it, and the significance of the color orange, symbolizing zeal and vitality, in her life. Rukmini recalls her fond memories of setting up golu (gombe) as a child, planting ragi seeds with her brother and cousins, and engaging in friendly competitions to showcase the best parts of the golu and dolls. As a dancer, bright and colorful costumes are a natural part of her profession, but she also finds special meaning in the color orange. To her, orange evokes imagery of the sun, flowers, and childhood memories of red ink stains and henna. It embodies the joy, togetherness, and vibrancy of festive celebrations, inspiring a sense of inner fire and motivation to achieve great things in life. Rukmini shares that her mother also associates orange with knowledge. Additionally, Rukmini fondly recalls the joy of dancing during Navratri nights, a rare opportunity granted by her strict mother. Despite returning with tired feet bearing the marks of lively celebrations, these dance-filled memories remain some of her most cherished experiences during Navratri."Rukmini reflects on the joyous moments of dancing during festivities, noting a shift in the traditional celebration of festivals. She reminisces about the decreasing frequency of Dandiya nights compared to her childhood. Her fondest memory of the festive season includes attending dance classes at her teacher's house during Navratri, emphasizing the significance of Vijayadashami for dance enthusiasts. Currently, her students gather at her dance class to celebrate Vijayadashami, a meaningful tradition for her."