colour symbolism

In the iconography of many faiths, the significance of certain colours which are used to represent certain deities, passions, or ideas. In Taoism, white symbolizes death, while in most Christian countries, white symbolizes purity and is used for weddings. Blue is the colour associated with the Virgin Mary in Catholic symbolism, while in Hinduism it is the sacred colour associated with Krishna. In many Christian traditions, the different festivals and seasons of the church calendar are signalled by different colours used for the altar covering or priest's stole.