Happy Navratri 2015 :)


Reason to Smile: Navratri is a festival full of colours and dance. Specifically known for Gujaratis to cherish this season, these 9 days are their religion to enjoy every evening dancing their feet out ! ;) Decked up in the colours that several websites deliver for each day, we Gujjus cannot forget to hog on to special delicacies prepared for Navratris. Not to forget, there are people who fast, some who remain barefoot for all 9 days, some who survive only on fruits or milk and then there are some who eat their guts out too !! :D
Every night the colours each fabric glamours and the energy each person shows under their skin is a treat to watch especially at Gujarat and Maharastra.

I have not been an exception to the dance part of it :P My all time true friends - Niraj and Snehal never forget to remind me - this is 'my time' for them to enjoy with me :P Needless to mention, they are very good dancers too ;) I have not been able to yet reach a stage where I haven't enjoyed every single bit of my time with them. I feel blessed :)

Truly said festivals in India are meant for people to connect, bond, iron out differences, alter their perceptions, become a better person and teach us to seize the day :)

My heartiest wishes for all those who love reading my blogs ;)
Happy Navratri !
Keep Dancing. Keep Smiling :)


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