Day 5 Maa Skandamata પીળો पीला
Maa Skandamata
The fifth night honours Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), who is shown seated on a lotus with her son on her lap.
What yellow means
Yellow is said to stand for happiness, optimism and warmth.
What to wear for Garba in yellow
For women
A yellow or mustard chaniya choli with multicolour embroidery, or a yellow lehenga with a contrasting pink or green dupatta.
For men
A yellow or mustard kurta or kediyu with white bottoms. Mustard is easier to wear than bright yellow if you are unsure.
Colours that go with yellow
Pink, green, orange and white.
See outfit ideas for all nine nights.
A Garba tip for night 5
Yellow is easy to spot in a circle. Tell your match in the chat that you are wearing it, and you will find each other at the entrance in seconds.
Going with someone new? Find a Garba partner on Play Garba who is dancing at your ground on Thursday, 15 October, or browse the Garba events of 2026.
