![]() ![]() They look resplendent as if the Devi herself has descended on earth. Women dress in the best of fineries with colorful Chaniya Cholis and even more vibrant Odhnis. Kediyu is usually adorned with mirrorwork and embroidery. Men are dressed in Kediyu, Kafni Pajamas, and an occasional Pagdi. The best part of Dandiya is colorful attire. One thing is for sure that the energy required to perform this dance is a lot. In fact, couples do it with colorful sticks called Dandiya in their hands.Īn interpretation of sticks used to dance says that they represent the weapons of the Devi that were used to kill the asuras. Some accounts say that this was originally performed only by men, but these days it is done by both men and women. Garba thus is more devotional in nature and is accompanied by the songs praising the Devi.ĭo read – 50 Places in India named after Devi Celebrationĭandiya Raas is a celebration, usually performed after the Arti. The movements involved are circular around the Garba, representing the circle of life and death for us humans, while the mother remains eternal like the light. The dance performed to invite the Goddess into this pot came to be known as Garba. The Goddess is invoked in a clay pot, with a lamp, lit inside it. Garba represents Garbha or the womb that in turn represents fertility.
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