Black is the colour of Shani Dev. Shani is depicted in dark colour. His idols are black in colour. Wearing black color please Lord Shani. Black is said to represent the total absence of color. Thus in Sanskrit, the color black is named as nirguna (beyond all quality and form).

Shawl/Chunri with big floral print. Shawl/Chunri is an integral part of festivities. It is draped on head and shoulders like a scarf by women during religious functions, ceremonies and prayer rituals. It is draped around deity Idols and altars and thus made from auspicious colors. Often a chunri is used in altar as a seat for Idols and yantras and for adding color and festivity to the prayer room.

Offering the Chunri to Devi or Goddess or any deity is a age old tradition which signifies respect towards the deities. Chunri is also laid down before installing a deity idol. The Chunri is laid on a pedestal and then the deity idol is installed on top of it. Covering the top part of the Goddess statue and photo is also a widely practiced tradition.