The God and Goddess dress should be clean and never worn by others. Cotton, silk and synthetic fabrics are allowed for Alankaram. All colours can be used however there is a preference of colours. E.g Blue for Lord Krisha. Red for Devi. Traditional dressing is preferred in most temples decorations.
Shringar for Hindu Gods is popular in many temples and also homes. Different colour costumes worn by the Hindu God and Goddess has several interpretations.
Red - A red colored dress is put on deities who are charitable, brave, protective, and who have the capacity to destroy evil.
Saffron - Represents fire and as impurities are burnt by fire, this color symbolizes purity. Wearing the color symbolizes the quest for light.
Yellow - is the color of knowledge and learning. Lord Vishnu’s dress is yellow symbolizing his representation of knowledge. Lord Krishna and Ganesha also wear yellow dresses.
White - It represents purity, cleanliness, peace and knowledge. The goddess of knowledge, Saraswati is always shown as wearing a white dress, sitting on a white lotus.
Blue - The deity who has the qualities of bravery, determination, the ability to deal with difficult situations, of stable mind and depth of character is represented as blue colored. Lord Rama and Krishna spent their life protecting humanity and destroying evil, hence they are colored blue.
