Navratri 2023: Get Ready to Dance the Night Away at Garba and Dandiya Events in the USA- I

Navratri 2023: Get Ready to Dance the Night Away at Garba and Dandiya Events in the USA- I

Navratri: the nine nights dedicated to Primordial Goddess

Navratri is one of the most popular and vibrant festivals in Hinduism, which celebrates the divine feminine power or Shakti in various forms. Navratri means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, and during these nine nights, different aspects of the goddess Durga are worshipped and celebrated with devotion, music, dance, and joy. Navratri is also a time to express gratitude, seek blessings, and enjoy the festive spirit with family and friends.

Garba and Dandiya: The Signature events of Navratri

One of the highlights of Navratri is the Garba and Dandiya dance, which are traditional folk dances from Gujarat and Rajasthan performed in a circular formation around a lamp or an idol of the goddess.

Garba symbolizes unity, harmony, energy, and life, while Dandiya symbolizes bravery, courage, and victory. Lively music, colorful costumes, and festive decorations accompany both dances.

Garba and Dandiya are religious rituals and cultural and social events that bring people together from different backgrounds and regions. They are also prevalent among Indians living abroad, especially in the USA, where many events are organized yearly to celebrate Navratri with Garba and Dandiya.

Garba & Dandiya Artistes visiting the USA in 2023

If you are looking for a way to celebrate Navratri in the USA this year, you are in luck. In this two-series blog, we will introduce you to some of the most talented and versatile artists from India who will be performing live Garba and Dandiya music across various cities in the USA during September and October. These artists will make you groove to their tunes and experience the essence of Navratri.

In this first part of the blog, we will feature eleven artists performing in different states of the USA. These artists are:

• Falguni Pathak is a famous Indian singer known for her pop and garba songs. She has sung many popular songs like "Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi," "Chudi," "Maine Payal Hai Chhankai," and "Indhana Winva." She is also called the "Queen of Dandiya" for her energetic performances during the Navratri festival.

• Kirtidan Gadhvi is a renowned Gujarati folk singer who has sung many traditional and devotional songs. He has won several awards, including the Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar and the International Viewer's Choice Award for MTV India. Some of his famous songs are "Dakor Na Thakor," "Eklo Rabari," "Mogal Aave," and "Laadki."

• Atul Purohit is a classical singer most famous as a Gujarati folk (garba) singer. He has also sung sunderkand, bhajans, ghazals and sugam sangeet. He has been associated with United Way of Baroda for 30 consecutive years, where he performs garba with thousands of people. Some of his hit songs are "Tara Vina Shyam," "Vhalam Ni Vaat Kai," "Jamuna Ne Kanthe," and "Ke Hove Hove."

• Aishwarya Majmudar is a talented young singer who has sung in various languages, including Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. She won the singing reality show Amul Star Voice of India Chhote Ustaad 2008. She has also sung playback songs for many films and albums. Some of her famous songs are "Mor Bani Thanghat Kare," "Valam," "Dholida," and "Rangtaali."

• Santvani Trivedi is a budding Gujarati singer who has gained popularity with her folk fusion music. She has sung many chartbuster songs like "Vadaldi Varsi," "Vahal No Dariyo," "Unchi Talavdi," and "Roopa Ni Zanzari." She has also shared the stage with singers like Parthiv Gohil, Shriram Iyer, and others during Garba nights

• Umesh Barot is a well-known singer in the Dhollywood industry and is highly praised for his chartbuster songs like "Waah Tiger Waah," "Mai Teri Chunariya," "Hu Govaliyo Tu Govaliyo" and many more. He started his musical career very young and hails from Vadodara city. Umesh has also sung playback songs for several Gujarati movies

• Kinjal Dave is a famous Gujarati singer who sings the best garba songs in India. She has a huge fan following on social media, and her videos have millions of views on YouTube. She has sung many hit songs like "Char Bangdi Vali Audi Varraja Ni Gadi," "Leri Lala," "Chote Raja," and "Kanhaiya." She is also known for her energetic live performances.

• Sunny Jadhav is a singer and performer specializing in Bollywood, Gujarati Garba, Ghazals, Bhajans, and patriotic songs. He has performed with many celebrities and has also sung for Gujarati movies. He is based in Vadodara.

• Geeta Rabari is a leading and famous Gujarati singer who rose to fame with her song "Rona Ser Ma." She belongs to the Maldhari tribe of Gujarat and started singing when she was in class 5. She has sung many songs in genres like garba, sugam sangeet, bhajans, and patriotic songs. Some of her popular songs are "Eklo Rabari," "Desi Dhol Vage," "Masti Ma Mastani," and "Banaras."

• Manisha Jain is the latest entry to the Garba singing, steadily gaining traction. She follows the traditional singing method and transports the participants to a different plane during her performance.

• Rakesh Raj is a singer and DJ who performs live Garba, and Dandiya shows in the USA. He is also known as the one who sings and also is a DJ

• Rushi, an Indian composer, musician, and music producer, is known for his musical versatility and production in various styles, including Indian. Rushi will be in the USA this October to perform for Navratri. He is young and passionate and delivers energetic performances.

The artists performing in the USA this year are some of the biggest names in the Garba and Dandiya world. They will put on a spectacular show that will leave you dancing the night away. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Navratri in a big way, be sure to check out one of these events. You can purchase tickets from the Sulekha Events website or app. Hurry and don't worry later.