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Generally six primary colours are mentioned in the ancient texts. They are white, red, yellow, blue, green and black (*ŚR.* 64.27; *Vi. Pu.* III.27.8; *Śiv R.* VI. 2. 33, 34). *Sveta* (white), *śona* (red), *pīta* (yellow), *kṛṣṇa* (black), *nīla* (blue), *harita* (green). The use of conch powder is recommended for white colour.