On the ninth day of Navratri, which is associated with the color purple, actress Sapthami Gowda expresses her enduring affection for this hue and discusses how it has prominently featured in her wardrobe this festive season. Sapthami shares, "While Navratri celebrations are low-key in our home, Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami hold significant importance for our family." She believes that purple embodies not just beauty but also ambition and spirituality. Identifying herself as someone focused on inner growth, she finds a profound connection with the color purple. Sapthami inaugurated the Dasara celebrations in Mysuru by adorning a purple saree and offering prayers at Chamundeshwari temple, followed by a visit to Kolhapur Mahalakshmi temple, emphasizing the presence of the divine feminine in her festive activities. Reflecting on past Navratri celebrations, Sapthami recalls fond memories of Ayudha Puja at her father's workplace (the police department), where guns were respectfully displayed alongside nimbe hannu (lemon). Additionally, Lakshmi Puja involved placing text books on the study table for blessings. She appreciates how these traditions honor every aspect of life in our culture.