What is the significance of the color white in Indian culture?

IT FORMS a dichotomy with innocence on one side and sterility on the other, it means everything and nothing at the same time. White is, literally speaking the absence of all color. Or rather, it is the "color" produced by reflecting almost all kinds of light found in the visible spectrum. read more

White can sometimes have a negative meaning as well. It can symbolize the pallor of death. In China it symbolizes age, autumn, misfortune, virginity and purity and is the color of mourning. In heraldry white is also called argent. This word comes from the Latin argentum, for silver. read more

The symbolism of color stands out and controls every aspect of life in India, be it religion, politics, festivals, or celebrations. In India, be it the north, south, west, or east, color and culture go hand in hand. Just like many other cultures across the world, there are some typical classifications of color to be found in India. read more