The town, immersed in the spirit of Navaratri, resonated with the vibrant energy of Dandiya and Garba. As part of these celebrations, the ‘Namami Devi Narmade Navrang Garba Mahila Mandal Samiti’ of Amarkantak organised a grand Dandiya at the weekly market ground on the northern bank of the Narmada. The event saw the participation of young girls, youth, and women alike. For the first time such a large-scale Dandiya celebration had been organised in Amarkantak. Dressed in traditional attire, the women and young girls delivered captivating Dandiya performances set to music.

 

A festive atmosphere prevailed at the venue until late into the night. The grand event was coordinated by Maitri Banerjee, Kashish Khatri, and Uma Mishra. Additionally, Priti Upadhyay, Pinky Dwivedi, Nishu Dwivedi, and other contributors played a pivotal role in the event's success. The organisers expressed their gratitude to all those who assisted, praising their dedication, hard work, and cooperation, while extending their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to everyone involved. Similarly, a Dandiya dance event was also held for two days at the main entrance of the Maa Narmada Temple in Amarkantak. In this programme, young girls captivated the audience with their enthusiastic and charming performances. Meena Sonwani and other contributors played a significant role in making this event a success.