Day2 - Bhondala

The day begins with devotees coming and praying “Bhavani Mata” and to get blessings from her and offering. They come here in a crowd, in a line just for the “Darshan” right from dawn to dusk. The afternoon went on with the queue of devotees. The evening was unexpectedly wonderful.

   Women in beautiful “Nauvari Sarees” and Jewellery, all set to play ‘Bhondala’ displaying “Mangala Gauri Celebration” which is celebrated during “Ganesh Festival” all over Maharashtra.  It was organized by the group “Sanskruti Manch”- Mahim. The show was hosted by Mrs. Anjali. Since 2009 the creative group has been making a perfect environment the days of navratri amongst the gorgeous ladies. This group makes an attempt and always succeeds to create a fabulous and enjoyable evening for the ladies. We can say that it’s their fortune or by the greatness of the Goddess Bhavani as narrated to us by Mrs. Anjali that they had only 3 shows last year but after the show for our Mandal, they got countless shows to perform. This is a simple proof or belief that we are always blessed by the Goddess Bhavani. Mrs. Anjali made every lady present there to dance, sing play fugdi, other games and enjoy to the fullest. Housewives are always stuck in their daily routine from cooking food to taking care of their children and household responsibility and other daily responsibilities, but yesterday the Sanskruti Manch managed to forget their problems and enjoy some moments of their life to cherish themselves and even dance to thier tunes. It’s is very rare opportunity for the ladies to enjoy to the fullest and this opportunity was given to them by this wonderful group. Even men and kids were equally involved in the game. At the end every one danced in a circle and the show was winded up by performing Jogva in front of Bhawani Mata by the ladies of that group. It was around 1 a.m.

After the show for security purpose the authorities and youths stayed all night having a gala time. Refreshments were arranged for them, juices for the fasting members and delicious and yummy Pav bhaji for non fasting members, the whole day was a memorable day for all of us.