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Attending Navratri at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi is a truly unforgettable experience, blending vibrant cultural traditions with the warmth of the local Indian community. Navratri, which means “nine nights” in Sanskrit, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated in honor of the goddess Durga and her nine forms. It typically takes place in the months of September or October, depending on the lunar calendar. While Navratri is celebrated with great fervor across India and by Indian communities worldwide, experiencing it in Nairobi offers a unique cultural immersion.

The community spirit during Navratri is infectious, and participation is highly encouraged. Women typically wear bright, swirling chaniya cholis (colorful skirts and blouses), and men don kurtas (loose, long shirts) as they take to the floor to dance in circles around a central statue or image of the goddess Durga. The dancing, which starts slowly and builds up in rhythm, symbolizes unity, devotion, and the victory of good over evil.

The Garba dance involves rhythmic clapping, spinning, and footwork, while Dandiya Raas involves dancers using decorated sticks called dandiyas, tapping them in sync with each other and the music. The beats of live traditional music or pre-recorded Garba songs fill the air, and the energy of hundreds of dancers moving in unison is simply mesmerizing.🇮🇳🕺


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