Lights are lightened up, stage has been set. Carpets have been placed for the garba players. The festive vibe of Navratri is in the air. The Nine nights of Navratri are just a day away. Just like others I'm also excited for it.
As I'm busily shopping with my friends for Navratri. My eyes fell on a mannequin who wore a red kurta embroidered in golden laces with white salwar. My black-brown eyes lit up as I called for salesperson and asked for the same pair of my size.
I immediately headed to changing room to try it. And once I wore it I knew I have to buy but before that I needed some opinions of others.
As I step out I called out my friends, Riya, Shreya, Hemant, Vicky, Vishal. Everyone came rushing towards me wondering what would have happened. But stop in their way when they saw me. Shreya and Riya just hugged me saying, "You are definitely buying this one." I nodded my head in affirmation.
As for the guys they stood there dumbfounded. And I seriously don't know what to take their reaction as, so I thought that they didn't like it. So I simply said, "Than I won't be buying this since you guys didn't like it."
And the trio immediately replied in unison, "Who the idiot said that we didn't like it. You are definitely buying this Jay Mehta or we are not joining you in Garba nights."
Jay laughed as he replied, "I'm definitely buying this one don't worry you will have to play garba with me." And with that he walked back to changing room. He picked some other outfits and left for his home with his friends.
The day gone like usual and soon came the day Jay is excited for, he woke up early get freshen up, wore his usual clothes and came to dining room to eat breakfast with his parents.
Jay Mehta, 21 years old is the only son of Parul Mehta and Himanshu Mehta both are doctors specialized in their field. And Jay will be following his footsteps. As he ate breakfast and was ready to leave for college when his mother said, "I don't think we need to say you come home on time since from tonight it will be the start of Garba Nights."
Jay happily nodded his head as he left for college and when he came back from college it was almost evening so he greeted his parents and rushed towards his room.When he came downstairs he found his parents were ready. And they had a happy smile upon seeing their beloved son.
They did the puja and welcomed the goddess and Himanshu has always made arrangements for Garba nights in Navratri so with that the Mehta family left for the Garba.
As expected the arrangements were done properly, the goddess is kept where everyone could first greet her take her blessing and then enter the ground. The guest who will sing the songs and make the people dance around its tune is also here.
A huge crowd of people has already settled and are waiting for Garba to start. Jay immediately excused from his parents and walked towards his friends group. They all smiled upon looking at Jay and Jay hugged them as he said, "Are we ready to play Garba."
And everyone said in unison, "Ae Halo". And soon the singer came on stage and greeted everyone. He asked, "Is everyone ready?" When the crowd cheered in unison. He started the first night of the navratri.
Jay and others removed their footwear and kept it in the center and formed a circle around it as slowly they started playing Garba.