The dance form is a mock fight between the Goddess and Mahishasura, the mighty demon-king. The origin of Garba is for devotional reasons which was performed in honor of Goddess Durga. The Dandiya Raas has men and women in two circles, dancing to the beats of the Dhol (drum) with the sticks (dandiya) colliding to produce a uniform sound.The Live orchestra is the real essence of Navrathri, with special singers brought in for the occasion.įrom the oldest member of the family to kids, the entire family participates in the Navrathri event with gaiety. Both Garba and Dandiya Raas, folk dances, have found their way to America and everyone from heart surgeons to hip-hop kids are taking to the large dandiya raas arenas during the festival of Navrati which heralds a season of upcoming Hindu festivals from Dusshera to. The nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshipped with Dandiya Raas a traditional folk dance of Vrindavan.ĭandiyas (the colorful wooden sticks), the costume (chaniya choli) and the dance (Garba) the Navrathri combination is incomplete without them. various - Raat Navratni: Non-Stop Dandiya Raas and Garba. ith the upcoming holiday season begins the Indian community’s tryst with tradition in America. The launching of festivities begins with Navrathri, which goes on for 9 days.It culminates into the 10 th day as Dussehra.”Ĭelebrating the Hindu deity Shakti, meaning Strength or Power, ‘Nava’ means ‘Nine’ and ‘Ratri’ means nights in Sanskrit. ![]() ![]() ![]() Dandiya Ras, Garba, Men and Women in colorful attire and music playing with live Orchestra.
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