Some members were asking
me about importance of colours in hinduism...so here it goes...if i get
something more i will definately post...
Hindu
artistes always use colour on the deities and their costumes signifying
their qualities. Proper use of colours create a look which keeps a
person cheerful. Some of the main colours used in Hindu religious
ceremonies are : saffron , red, yellow , green , white.
Red
In
Hinduism red has more significance and the colour normally frequently
used for auspicious occasions; like marriages, festivals , birth of a
child etc. A red tika is put on the forehead during all hindu ceremonies
and important occasions. This is a sign of knowledge. Marriage women
put red "sindur" powder on their hair parting. They wear a red saari
during marriage. Red "Gulal" is usually thrown on statues of deities and
goddesses symbols during prayers. It is the colour of shakti (power). A
red coloured costume is put on deities who are brave, protective and
having the capacity tO destroy evil.
Saffron
Saffron
color represents fire and hence impurities are burnt by fire, This
colour shows purity. It represents religious abstinence. It is the
colour of saints and ascetics,These people have renounced the world.
Wearing saffron colour symbolizes the quest for Knowledge of Godhead.
Yellow
Yellow
is the colour of knowledge and learning. It shows happiness, peace,
meditation, and mental development. It is the colour that activates the
mind. Lord Vishnu's pitaamber dress is yellow symbolizing his
representation of knowledge. Lord Krishna, Ganesha, and rishis also wear
yellow pitaamber.
Blue
The
God has given the maximum of blue in nature on earth We see the sky,
the oceans, the rivers and lakes. The deity who has the qualities of
determination and have the reach to the ultimate truth of being present
in each living being, the ability to deal situations with stable mind
and depth of character is represented as blue coloured. Lord Rama and
Krishna are shown as blue. They spent their life protecting humanity and
destroying bad. Shiva has Blue throat , who drunk the poison to save
the Devas or Gods hence they are coloured blue.
White
It
is a combination of seven different colours of rainbow; hence it
symbolizes a little bit of the quality of each color. It represents
peace , purity, cleanliness, and knowledge. The goddess of knowledge,
Saraswati is shown in white saree, sitting on a white lotus flower. The
other main deities would also have a little touch of white on their
costume.
Green
Green
color symbolising peace , happiness and prosperity. It stabilises the
mind. This colour is cool to our eyes and represents mother earth. A
hindu puja or ritual have lot of green leaves in the process and use it
as offering to god.
This is the multi-coloured view of Hinduism towards colors of Universe.
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