Navratri is being celebrated in full swing all over and beyond India. Of several videos of the celebrations, two have gone viral for a very specific reason. They feature people dancing garba and dandiya in Pakistan.
Preetam Devria, an Indian Hindu residing in Pakistan, posted a video of a Navratri event that was organized. It shows people in traditional clothes celebrating the festival to their heart’s content. Another video posted by Dheeraj depicts the same scenario in Karachi.
The videos brought immense happiness to the audience, with many commenting on how great it is to see people celebrating Navratri in a country that is mostly Muslim.
What did people on social media say?
The videos elicited a chain of reactions, most of which wished well to the creators of the content. A few of them also inquired about Hindu lives in Pakistan.
One person asked, “Are there Jains and vegetarians in Pakistan?” Devria responded, “Yes.” Another said, “Celebration at its peak.” A third said, “It’s good to see other people practicing their traditions in Pakistan. I love to see the diversity of our country,” suggesting they reside in India’s neighboring country.
A fourth said, “Happy Navratri from India.” Several responded to the videos with heart emojis.
Navratri 2025 calendar
Shardiya Navratri is observed for nine nights in order to worship Goddess Durga and her nine divine avatars. On September 22, 2025, the celebrations began and will end on October 2. This year, as per the Drik Panchang calendar, the celebrations will be extended by a day.
What are the nine colors of Navratri?
For Day 1, it is white; for Day 2, red; and for Day 3, royal blue. While Day 4 is yellow, green is the color for Day 5. For Day 6, Day 7, and Day 8, the colors are grey, orange, and peacock green, respectively. Day 9 is linked to the color pink.
