- Sisters put the saptarangi tika (seven-coloured tika) on their brothers, and these colours are regarded as a reflection of sunlight.

- It symbolizes sister’s wish for her brother to be powerful like the sun.

- They are the colours of a rainbow and signify newness.

- The seven colours are able to reflect the changes one has to go through his/her life.

- It represents the diversity of life. They are the optimistic colours of life.

- Each packet contains all seven colors in separate re-sealable bags.