While the days are filled with devotion towards the deity Durga during Navratras, the nights are vibrant, reflecting the festive spirit at its peak in Chandigarh.
This Navratri, Dandiya Utsav is being organised for the people of Tricity at Kalagram by North Zone Culture Festival.Around 15 professional dandiya dancers from Gujarat have come to City Beautiful to play and teach dandiya to dance lovers who are reaching the venue. The Dandiya Utsav is being witnessed by people of all age groups from children to youngsters and to even senior citizens everyday.
Clad in Gujarati costumes, each day around 300 couples are coming with their families to participate in the gala festival. With the live band performance on, the group are dancing to their best and enjoying the nine day Navratras festival. Also, the decorations on the theme Gujarat have escalated the festivity amongst all visitors.
The other main attraction of the Dandiya Utsav is the food stalls and craft stalls put up by the exhibitors, who are displaying their handmade products and handlooms.
According to the Director NZCC, RS Gill, “Dandiya holds a significant place in Navratri celebrations and NZCC has tried to set the festive mood with this Dandiya Utsav. The dance form is not just restricted to Gujarat and is performed in many other states during the festive season of Navratri.”
The Dandiya Utsav is organised from 5.30 pm to 10 pm everyday. The North Zone Cultural Centre is announcing three best dance couple prizes everyday. The main final dandiya dance competition shall be held on the concluding day of Navratras wherein the best dancing couple shall be felicitated with prize, added Gill.