Marwari community celebrates Dandia Raas in Viziagaram

The Marwari community in Viziagaram celebrated the traditional Gujarati and Rajasthani folk dance, Dandia Raas, during the 'Dasara navaratri' festival with great enthusiasm, according to Jyoti Bachhawat, president of the Marwari women's wing. Alongside association general secretary Reema Kothari and senior leader Chanchal Jain, they took part in the dance at Thoshniwal buildings in the city.

Bachhawat explained that the dance, performed with wooden sticks, is a joyful experience that also commemorates Goddess Durga's nine-day battle against the demon Mahishasura. Around 500 families joined in the festivities, which are expected to continue for the following two days.