In traditional Hinduism, the change in season is marked with revelry and the enjoyment of festivals. Perhaps one of the most popular seasonal celebrations is Holi, also known as the festival of colours. The merriment usually lasts for two days, and honours the age-old principles of prosperity, love and the triumph of good over evil, through the use of colours. Despite its religious roots, Holi is a relatively secular celebration, with large participation seen from members of all communities.
If one chooses to examine the various stories behind it, the first and perhaps most important is the burning of the demoness Holika to signify the destruction of one’s internal evil thoughts. The second, more romantic story, ascribes the origins of the festival to Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. They loved each other immensely but the Lord was disturbed about the difference in the colour of their skin. One day, he decided to take matters in his own hand and painted Radha’s face with multiple colours, so she looked the same as him. This is what makes the festival significant for lovers, who show their love for each other by colouring their faces with the same colours.
As with most other things, the ancient art of astrology ascribes importance to the use of certain colours based on one’s destiny number. Astro-numerologist Sidhharrth S. Kumaar examines the use of these colours as special remedies. With experience in both spheres – that of the modern world as a strategy consultant and the occult sciences, Kumaar is popular and renowned in discerning circles. He hails from four generations of astrologers, with more than 120 years of cumulative experience shared through notes and teachings. As an award-winning numerologist, Kumaar draws a relationship between the colours of Holi and a person’s destiny number.
“There are four important colours which reflect different situations. The colour red represents prosperity and love, blue colour is that of Krishna, yellow is the colour of turmeric and green reflects spring and new beginnings. Each one of these colours can be used to sort out problems that one may be facing in different aspects of their lives. Holi is an especially bountiful period to use the power of colours to their optimal level,” he explains. However, in order to use the colours to one’s advantage as remedies, one must first be aware of their personal destiny number.
These numbers are usually identified by adding the digits of one’s date of birth and reducing that number to a single digit. Hence, a person born on 1-1-1990, has the destiny number 1+1+1+9+9+0 = 21 = 3 (2=1). After one has recognised their destiny number and taken stock of it, they can analyse the colours that will work best for them during this auspicious period.
For people who bear the Number 1, pink or any bright colour similar to it, works best. It is advised that people from this group take the blessings of their fathers during this time.
Those that are born under the Number 2, fare best with the colours yellow and light silver, and should apply red organic colour to the statues of gods Shiva and Parvati on the holy day.
People who bear the Number 3 must use deep purple or an aubergine colour, and apply yellow organic colour to the roots of a banana tree.
A destiny Number of 4 signifies that lighter shades of blue and purple work best. Additionally, people born under this number should gift colours to poor sanitary workers on the holiday.
For people who are born under the Number 5, green colour is most suitable, as is the practice of taking blessings from their sisters and aunts and offering green organic colour to Lord Ganesha.
People under the influence of Number 6 must work with pink colour, and offer it to goddess Laxmi.
The Number 7 destiny number needs lighter, more pastel-coloured shades along with an offering of gifts to their gurus.
A person born under Number 8 should use a charcoal grey colour for optimal results. They must also gift colours to poor people or old age homes.
The Number 9 is most suited to the use of red colour and making offerings of organic colour to Lord Hanuman.
This Holi festival, follow these remedies suggested by ace numerologist Sidhharrth S. Kumaar, to see a turn in your fortunes. Kumaar may be contacted on hello@numrovaani.com.
The writer is a lawyer who pens lifestyle feature articles for various publications and her blog www.nooranandchawla.com. She can be contacted on nooranand@gmail.com.