Bokaro: Dandiya beats, colourful traditional attire and infectious festive energy brought Mahamilan Hall in Sector 4D, near DAV School, alive as the Snehi Mahila Bal Vikas Samiti organised a vibrant Dandiya Night.

Women enthusiastically joined the celebrations, blending traditional dance with friendship, cultural pride and togetherness.

Savitri Devi, wife of Dhanbad MP Dhullu Mahato, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Sanju Devi attended as the guest of honour. The programme was organised under the leadership of Renu Sah and Sujata Raj Meena Devi, with Chanchala, Sneha, Meenakshi and other participants adding colour and enthusiasm to the event.

Addressing the gathering, Samiti president Dinesh Kumar Sah highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of Dandiya during Navratri. The traditional dance symbolises the battle between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura, with the colourful sticks representing the Goddess’s sword and the triumph of good over evil.

Beyond its religious significance, Dandiya brings people together in a spirit of joy, harmony and shared celebration. Its energetic movements also offer a form of physical exercise.

Suryakant Gupta, Arvind Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Subodh Kumar, Dharmendra Kumar, Satendra Shah and Sunil Kumar, along with other members, thanked the guests, organisers and participants for making the programme a success.

The organisers said such cultural events promote social harmony, strengthen bonds among women and preserve traditional values. They expressed their commitment to organising more such programmes in the future.