RAIPUR: The festival of nine nights is finally here, and a large semblance to Navratri lies in it being synonymous to dandiya. Besides perfecting their moves and getting their wardrobes ready for the major dandiyas across the city, youngsters are also looking for the perfect dandiya sticks to complement their festive attire. From LED ones to themed options, we tell you about the varieties of dandiya sticks available this festive season.
Of the perfect match and quirky choices For boys and girls, opting for sticks in sync with their outfits is just as important as getting their steps right. There is particularly a demand for laced heavy-work dandiya sticks to complement the rich and elaborate kediyu and kafni pajamas, ghagras and chaniya choli outfits. “To complete my preparations for dandiya, I am going to opt for blue coloured sticks to go with my blue outfit. Since it has mirror work, I will opt for sticks with similar mirror or shiny lace work,” said Deepti Soni, a college student.
Meanwhile, youngsters who want to stand out in the crowd are taking to online shopping to choose from a larger variety of dandiya sticks. Anjana Lalwani, a banking professional, said, “I wanted something out of the box this time, so I ordered a trendy pair of LED dandiya sticks that I came across online. I’m looking forward to grabbing all the attention in among my friends.”