Navratri at the Rajgargh Restaurant

Sarah and I went to the Indian restaurant at Palm Meadows where they had decorated the entrance for Navratri. We all received bindis on our foreheads upon arrival.

Navratri

These smashed white pumpkins are decorated with vermilion powder as an offering to the gods. Since the gods were good to the people during the year, this is their offering back.

Dandiya III

This was my favorite video clip because everyone seemed to be having such a good time. Though they were a little far away I think you can see the large circle of dancers by their sticks!

Dandiya Night I

Dandiya Night is the last night of Navratri, the Festival of the Nine Nights. Here people are celebrating the victory of the goddess Durga over the Demon. the sticks represent her swords. This celebration took place at our Amenities Center at Palm Meadows.

These are short clips because there is an upload limit and I think you'll get enough of the flavor.

Navratri

Navratri is known as the Festival of the Nine Nights devoted to the worship of the mother goddess, Durga. The Restaurant, Rajgarh at Palm Meadows featured nine nights of different cuisines from around India.
The entrance has various images of the Indian gods, with Ganesh, the Elephant god in the middle.

Sarah stands on the steps leading to the restaurant,