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Why Avoid Black Clothes In Puja: Dressing is considered to have special importance during worship, fasting, havan, marriage and other auspicious works. But often elders and religious experts advise to avoid wearing black clothes on auspicious occasions. This is the reason why people prefer to wear yellow, white, red, green or saffron colored clothes in temples, religious rituals and festivals. But have you ever wondered why black color is not considered suitable for auspicious works? Let us understand the religious beliefs behind this in simple language.
What is the importance of black color in religious beliefs?
In Hindu tradition, black color has often been considered a symbol of darkness, mystery and negative energy. According to religious texts and traditions, worship means bringing positivity, purity and divine energy into one’s life. In such a situation, light and bright colors are considered auspicious, while it is advisable to stay away from black colors. This is the reason why the tradition of wearing black clothes is not seen in religious events. However, this does not mean that black color is completely inauspicious, rather on auspicious and auspicious occasions other colors are given more importance than black.
What does astrology say?
According to astrology, black color is mainly associated with saturn It is considered from. Saturn has been called the god of justice and the planet that gives results of deeds. At the same time, in works like marriage, house warming, naming ceremony or worship, the auspicious effects related to Jupiter, Sun and Moon are given more importance. It is believed that wearing yellow, white, orange or red colors on such occasions brings positive energy and brings auspicious results. For this reason it is advised to avoid black color.
Why are light colors given importance during puja?
From religious point of view, white color is considered a symbol of peace, yellow color is knowledge and prosperity, red color is power and enthusiasm, while saffron color is considered a symbol of sacrifice and spirituality. All these colors are associated with the worship of Gods and Goddesses and religious rituals. For this reason, wearing clothes of these colors is considered auspicious while going to the temple, observing fast or participating in any special puja.
Is black color inauspicious in every situation?
There are many such occasions in Hindu religion where black color has its own special significance. Black sesame seeds, black clothes and black items are donated in the worship of Lord Shanidev. Apart from this, black color is also used to protect from evil eye. Therefore, it would not be correct to call black color completely inauspicious. It is traditionally worn only during auspicious and auspicious occasions.
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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.
