Colours of India

The colors of India have mesmerized rulers, outsiders, and visitors - perhaps more so because of the stories and legends that bind its people, its culture, and its beliefs.

The "rani" pink of mystical Rajasthan, the pastel hues of southern India, the joyous, bright hues of the northern frontier, and the balmy bright colors of the east offer a kaleidoscopic insight into an almost perfect blend of history and modernism.

'A Country of Symbolic Colors' tells about stories and legends that through history have added rich symbolism to the colours of India.

Red in India is considered holy and is symbolic of a certain time, place and action in one's personal life.

The devilish connotations of red in the west are amusingly juxtaposed by the traditional bearings of red in the east. The color red has played an instrumental role in customs and beliefs.

While castes, beliefs and rituals may differ across religious sects in India, the overall implications of the color are universal

More About the Meaning of Red.

Color and variety are synonymous with Indian culture, beliefs, and way of life. One of the most symbolic festivals in the country is called "Holi."

Holi is the festival of color -- a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of the arrival of spring and harvests to come. It's the festival of colors, emotions, and happiness.

See how the people of India express theselves with the many vibrant colors of the rainbow during Holi, the Festival of Colors

Doused in an appeasing pink, Jaipur has, over the years, come to don the title of India's "Pink City."

Rich in its historical heritage, every corner of Jaipur holds an interesting antidote and touch of old-world charm.

Read about the interesting stories and theories behind the color of Jaipur the 'Pink City'

The color and patterns of the fabrics and crafts of Jodhpur tell the story of a people who created a paradise amidst the heat and sandstorms of Rajasthan. Craft brings together and color ties the differences into a beautiful labyrinth of beliefs, love and fraternity.

Jodhpur offers every visitor a fleeting glimpse into the depth of a culture steeped in the past and yet stepping ahead vibrantly and fearlessly

Learn more about this colorful land

Think the Indian film industry and you will be hit by a storm of invigoratingly brilliant hues that will have you energized and breaking into an impromptu dance.

The Indian film industry or Bollywood as it fondly called is perhaps the setting stage for the fashion experiments that soon transform into raging trends over the course of the year.

Feel the energy of Bollywood as it Colors the World