The holy month of Sawan is just about to come! This whole month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and during this time devotees worship with all their heart to please Bholenath. According to religious beliefs, the color of your clothes also matters a lot while worshiping. Some colors are considered very auspicious, while some colors are considered inauspicious and are forbidden to wear in any religious work. Since Sawan is also a religious month, let us know which colors will be best for the worship of Lord Shiva during this time and which colors should be avoided.
Which colors are auspicious to wear in Sawan?
The month of Sawan is full of greenery, so wearing green color is considered the most auspicious. While married women get ready by wearing green saree and green bangles, unmarried girls also like to wear green suit. This color is a symbol of nature and new beginnings.
Apart from green, there are many other colors which are considered auspicious in Sawan:
Orange: This color symbolizes energy and enthusiasm and is considered best for religious activities.
Red: Red color, a symbol of love, power and auspiciousness, is also very auspicious for worship.
Yellow: Yellow color, a symbol of knowledge, peace and purity, is also considered very good to wear in Sawan.
Pink: This is the color of love and compassion and wearing it during worship keeps the mind calm.
It is believed that wearing light colored clothes during worship in Sawan is more auspicious. Therefore, colors like white, light pink, light green are also good. These colors symbolize peace and simplicity, which are favorable for a spiritual atmosphere.
Do not wear these colors even by mistake!
There are some colors which should be avoided in Sawan, especially during worship. It is believed that these colors bring negative energy:
Black color: Wearing black color during any worship or auspicious work is considered forbidden. It is considered a symbol of mourning and negativity.
Brown color: Brown color should also be avoided during the worship of Lord Shiva in Sawan. It is considered a symbol of inauspiciousness.
Khaki color: Khaki color should also be avoided during religious festivals as it is not considered auspicious.
It is said that worshiping wearing these colors does not give its full benefits and it can reduce the spiritual significance of the worship.
You can deepen your devotion and faith even more by choosing the right colors on this holy occasion of Sawan. Are you thinking of wearing a new color this Sawan?