Navratri

Old customs have a life through the ages and we follow them diligently because tradition compels us to respect the moment. In the days to come other traditions shall follow. It is that time of the year. During Diwali and Dashehra, the Goddesses, the goddess of powers, wealth & knowledge shall be invoked and later all weaponry in the house shall be brought into ‘puja’.

The Navratri festival is going on….. A festival full of energy…Festivities begin with the ‘dandiya’ dances with mass. Large open areas shall be converted into massive dance floors and thousands shall move to the sounds of popular hits of the day to the rhythm of the ‘garba’. The young couples dressed in traditional costumes of Gujarat holding the dandiya and striking them with opposite numbers in a most intricate dance movement. The constant clashing of the sticks creating an incredible atmosphere of happy revelry.

And really regret this fact that this year as well I will miss the 'dandiya'….…wish I can be there….I wait for this festival like anything as it brings lots of good wipes lots of positivity….. It seems nothing can go wrong in this period every day seems to be wonderful….. and I can feel the presence of all nine goddess very near to me…… it is fasting for nine days, 'puja', that nine days of 'diya', champs… everything is so good hope this never ends.

I just love these auspicious days like anything… everything about it is so marvelous…The Ultimate charisma, Prayers, The music, dance just makes festivity double. So much variety and color and movement in all our traditional dances. Just unimaginable. Long may the festivals exist and long may the atmosphere of music laughter and song prevail in all our lives….. Amen. Wishing every one a happy Navratri!

Jyoti.