Festive season has begun and so is there a lot of excitement in the air.Most of all it is the women who get the opportunity to take the `roop' of `Gauri' mind you not `Chandi' which is something we do see all around the year.Not to be taken so seriously but maybe a mention of it makes it more festive.
The societies at least if not yours then surely mine sets up the stage where the Devi will reside for next 9 days .So far so good and it certainly adds to the spiritual flavour I already possess.
But then starts the race to become Maa's favourite and the coveted post unfortunately has to be decided by mere mortals.
The bugle oh I mean the `shankh' is sounded to begin the prayers I fold my hand in respect and head bowed down,eyes closed only to be rudely awakened by a shrill voice which perhaps is of `the most in demand lady'. Well God or the Goddess never discriminated so please do take advantage of this opportunity.
Many of us, well my contribution is a silent prayer, dance to the songs being played most of them are Remixes to make Goddess happy and bestow her blessings on the favoured few if not all.
The days do pass off with the choli lehngas all around ,doing dandiya making `Maa' smile and giving her blessings.
But maybe my thoughts wander away to many of those who go about doing their usual chores ,and lighting just a diya infront of Durga Ma's photo and yes I mean her photo silently praying for her blessings and seeking a better tomorrow.
Will they get one or not is for our Devi Ma to decide. I can only wish they all do so that these 9 nights `NavRatri' can illuminate their future forever.
Happy Navratras to all as I pray to Goddess for her blessings .
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