Krishna Janmashtami 2024: From pink to peacock blue, 7 colours to wear

Peacock hues Lord Krishna was always adorned with peacock feather hues. Be it the head ornaments or the clothes he wore, he always wore peacock green and blue. It symbolises beauty and power. 

Pink As per Hindu mythology, pink is associated with the pairing of Lord Krishna and Radha. It symbolises their divine love, beauty and union. 

Yellow Yellow represents light and direction and Lord Krishna often wore a yellow dhoti. While women can wear a yellow sari or kurti, men can wear a yellow kurta. 

Blue Since Lord Krishna is portrayed as a deity with blue skin, this colour is considered to be special on Janmashtami.

Golden Lord Krishna is adorned with golden ornaments. Thus, wearing golden-coloured clothes on this day is considered to be good. Women can opt for a shimmery golden sari or kurta set with heavy gold earrings while men can opt for a golden kurta. 

Orange Orange is associated with creativity and positivity. Thus, orange is an option that should be considered by people.

Red Lord Krishna often wore red. Thus, this colour is considered to be auspicious on Janmashtami. Wearing red on this day helps to bring wealth and abundance to life.

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