Thoughts Before, During, and After Garba | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Thoughts Before, During, and After Garba

Nagada sang dhol baaje, dhol baaje Dhaayn dhaayn dhum dhum dhaayn

Urvi Chikhliya
Sep 27, 2016
Millennials of San Antonio
817
Thoughts Before, During, and After Garba
Eros International

Praise Mother Goddess-Durga, the most exciting time of the year is around the corner! Navratri translates into “nine days”, and is a festival dedicated to the worship of Durga, consisting of fasting, countless hours of dancing and celebration with family and friends. I know all of you are crazy happy and anxious for the start of #garbaszn, and I already know what you’re thinking ;) Enjoy!

Before:

1. *A week before*, what am I going to wear?!?!

2. Okay, now for hair...up or down? It’s going to end up in a ponytail anyways, so maybe I’ll just save myself the trouble or not because of pictures??

3. Am I going with family or with friends?

4. No nice shoes. They’ll probably get lost or leave on someone else’s feet.

During:

1. I can’t get into the circle now, the music is way too slow. Hm, I’ll take pictures with my friends instead.

2. Alright. Well, the music is pretty fast now and I probably won’t be able make it a full circle because I’m really out of shape but I’ll die trying.

3. Auntie, the next four girls after me is #squad. So, can you please refrain from breaking our lineage?

4. Do I really want to do tran taali?!?

5. Don’t. Step. On. Me.

6. Why am I being pushed during aarti? It doesn’t matter how close you are, we are all worshipping God the same.

7. If this dandiya line crashes one more time, I’m going to lose it.

8. NO, you are not invited to enter our line with an odd number of people. Go get a partner and try again, please.

9. Please, uncle...hit the dandiya stick NOT my hand!!! :(

10. Yeah. Look at me. I’m cool, I can twirl my stick.

11. How is one expected to repeatedly get up and get down after hours of garba and raas during sanedo?

12. Who knew I could sweat this much?


After:

1. Where is the nearest Taco Bell? Or IHOP?

2. Oh my gosh, SOS...my feet...my calves...SO sore. I’m never doing this again.

3. Maybe I’ll just sleep in my chanya choli, I’m way too tired to try to make it through all of these safety pins.

4. Yeah, just kidding. What am I going to wear next weekend?



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

246259
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
577040
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
490425
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
465087
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
731330
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments