Dancer and actress Rukmini Vijayakumar is looking forward to the festive season, as it has always been a source of joy for her since childhood. On the fourth day of Navratri, which is associated with the color orange, Rukmini shares her thoughts on the festival, her childhood memories related to it, and the significance of the color orange, symbolizing enthusiasm and vitality, to her. She fondly recalls how as a child she used to arrange golu (gombe) with her brother and cousins, plant ragi seeds, and compete for the best part of the golu display and dolls. As a dancer, vibrant attire is an essential aspect of her career, and the color orange holds special meaning for her. Rukmini associates orange with the sun, flowers, memories of alta (red ink) and henna stains, and the joy and togetherness embodied by Indian festivals. According to her, orange evokes feelings of happiness and determination, symbolizing the drive to achieve great things in life. Her mother adds that orange symbolizes knowledge for her. Recalling her favorite Navratri memories, Rukmini mentions the joy of dancing Dandiya at night, a rare opportunity granted by her strict mother during the festive season.She remembers how joyous it was to dance during festivals. However, Rukmini believes that the meaning of festivals has evolved over time. She notes that there aren't as many Dandiya nights now as there were in her childhood. Reflecting on her favorite festive memory, she recalls attending dance classes at her teacher's home during Navratri, as Vijayadashami is a significant day for dancing. She adds that now her students attend her dance class for Vijayadashami, making it a special occasion for her.