In this episode
- A resident priest from the Midlands explained the spiritual and astronomical meaning of Navratri and the nine forms of the goddess Durga.
- Singers performed a Devi stuti, Garba songs, a Bollywood number and a Carnatic song about the goddess, alongside a live Garba dance session.
- Guests from Oman, Karnataka and the USA described how Navratri is celebrated where they live, including Karnataka's procession for the deity Chamundeshwari.
- Panellists discussed Garba as a symbol of the universe, its link to feminine energy, and the respect for women at the heart of the festival.
- Practical tips covered dressing for Navratri evenings and staying safe at crowded events, with particular attention to women's safety.
Highlights from the live session. Watch the recording for the full discussion.
NAVRATRI SPECIAL
SING DANCE OUTFITS MEMORIES VENUES
Sunday 29th September 2024
2.00 pm BST (British Summer Time)
(All times are in BST)
Dr Amrita Sharma
(India)
2.00 pm
Introduction Host
Dr Amrita Sharma
ENJOY THE NAVRATRI MEMORIES/STORIES
GARBAS/RAAS/OUTFITS…..
OF NAVRATRI
Dr Honey Kalaria
(U.K)
Host
Dr Honey Kalaria
Dr Honey Kalaria is a mind body soul coach and an award-winning creative dance expert with over 35 years of experience in the field of art, culture & entertainment.
Honey has been a spiritual seeker and meditator since she was a teenager, and regularly practices Samarpan Meditation which is part of Dhyan Yoga, taught by the Himalayan yogi Shiv Krupanand Swami. She has enjoyed studying many spiritual disciplines and yogic sciences ranging from Raja Yoga taught by Brahma Kumaris, Art of Living by Ravi Shankar, Vipassana by Goenka, Isha Kriya by Sadguru, Kundalini Yoga by Yogi Bhajan, Vedantic Spiritual practices as taught by Chinmaya Mission, as well as other Western practices such as Mindfulness and Transcendental Meditation. She believes it is important to self-reflect, contemplate and grow spiritually to become a better human being.
www.honeykalariaofficial.com
THANK YOU
Technical Director – Nishit Kotak
Kitchen Episode Producer – Seema Bhatia
Beauty Episode Producer – Vaishali Acharya
Health Episode Producer – Dr Rajeev Gupta
Ayurveda Episode Producer – Prof Ish Sharma
Dance Episode Producer/Anchor – Dr Honey Kalaria
Kitchen Episodes Producer/Host – Seema Bhatia
Mauritius Coordinator/Host – Saivani Samboo
U.S.A Coordinator/Host – Sharron Rose
Media Team – Kesh Morjaria
Creative Director – Sarita Menon
HOST TEAM – Dr Amrita Sharma, Dr Honey Kalaria
Rtn Lal Goel and Sharron Rose
BACK UP TEAM – Dr Lalit Sodha, Dr Sheila Dobee, Dr Milen Shah, Dr Wai Ching Lee,
Ravi & Sushma Bhanot, Riddhi Vyas, Mina Khagram,
and Shivani Vithlani.
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