Mahashivratri 2025: What Colors To Wear And Which Ones To Avoid For Worshiping Lord Shiva

Mahashivratri 2025: One of the major Hindu festivals, Mahashivratri is approaching soon with the devotees already busy in preparing for the day and its rituals. 

Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi tithi of Krishna Paksh in the month of Phalhgun in the Hindu calendar. This year the festival will be observed on 26 February, Wednesday. Hindu devotees especially in Northern India perform sacred rituals, and fast on this day to seek the blessing of the destructor and creator of the Hindu religion, Lord Shiva. 

From Shiva’s abhishek to the strict following of rules for the fast observers, Mahashivratri’s fasting holds immense value for Hindu devotees and to yield the best from their fasts, they also ensure that their clothes and food to reflect their devotion to Lord Shiva. 

You will notice that the majority of Hindus don themselves in specific colors during the time of festivals, and other colors are not encouraged on good occasions. There is a reason behind it all. Keep reading to know what colors to wear on Mahashivratri, and why certain colors are avoided on good occasions.

Which color to wear on Mahashivratri?

Devotees opt to wear bright and vibrant colors at the festival of Mahashivratri. But green holds a special place in the palette of colors on Mahashivaratri. Wearing green on Mahashivratri is considered to represent the bond Lord Shiva shares with nature. Green is also read as Shiva’s depiction of the cosmic dancer, Natraj. It is believed that Shiva performs Tandav on the night of Mahashivratri.

Additionally, you can opt for colors like red, yellow, orange, pink, and such. 

What colors to avoid on Mahashivratri?

Dark colors in the hues of black and blue are often discouraged on Mahashivratri as they represent dark or negative energies which may affect your spirits as well during the prayers. 

Why are some colors avoided at festivals?

In the rich and diverse cultures of India, color represents the state of mind and affairs of any occasion. Dark colors like black and blue are often associated with negative emotions whereas bright and vibrant colors reflect joy, happiness, optimism, and hope. Hence, some colors are discouraged on festive occasions.