Navratri celebrations are in full swing not just across India, but also beyond its borders. Recently, two videos have captured the attention of many online, showcasing the vibrant spirit of garba and dandiya being performed in Pakistan.
Preetam Devria, a Hindu resident of Pakistan, shared a heartwarming video of a Navratri event, featuring people dressed in traditional attire, fully immersed in the festive spirit. Complementing this, another video shared by Dheeraj highlights similar celebratory scenes in Karachi.
These joyous clips have resonated widely on social media, with many expressing delight at seeing people embracing Navratri festivities. The videos have sparked conversations, with viewers sharing their appreciation for the cultural exchange and celebrating the diversity it represents.
The responses online have been overwhelmingly positive. Many users have extended Navratri wishes, while others have inquired about the lives of the Hindu community in Pakistan. The general sentiment reflects a shared joy in witnessing cultural traditions flourish across different communities.
Navratri 2025 Calendar:
Shardiya Navratri, a significant nine-night festival honoring Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, commenced on September 22nd and will conclude on October 2nd, 2025. This year, the celebrations are expected to extend by an extra day, according to the Drik Panchang calendar.
Each day of Navratri is dedicated to worshipping a different form of the Goddess, and is associated with specific auspicious colors that hold cultural significance.
The Nine Auspicious Colors of Navratri:
- Day 1: White
- Day 2: Red
- Day 3: Royal Blue
- Day 4: Yellow
- Day 5: Green
- Day 6: Grey
- Day 7: Orange
- Day 8: Peacock Green
- Day 9: Pink
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Navratri 2025 calendar:
Shardiya Navratri is celebrated over nine nights to honour Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. In 2025, the festivities started on September 22 and will conclude on October 2. This year, according to the Drik Panchang calendar, the celebrations will go on for one extra day.
Different divine forms of the Goddess are worshipped every day, and each day is associated with auspicious colours.
What are the nine colours of Navratri?
For Day 1, it’s white, for Day 2, it’s red, and for Day 3, it’s royal blue. While yellow is for Day 4, green is the colour associated with Day 5. The hues for Day 6, Day 7, and Day 8 are grey, orange, and peacock green, respectively. Day 9 is associated with the colour pink.