A rain dance dandiya party in Banaras

Rain could not play spoilsport at the dandiya night recently organised by a club. Dressed in the traditional dress complete with dandiya sticks, the guests were ready to rock the party. Formally inaugurated by politico Mahendra Nath Pandey, the guests headed for the dance floor dancing to the traditional numbers like Dhol Bhaje Dhol, Chogada, Nimbura.

(L) Riya (R) Nadita and Shashi (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)
As the downpour began, some took recourse of the banquet hall while others continued to dance in the rain. Even an announcement was made, "Jisko barish mein dance karna hai woh kar sakta hai." Somya, Shreya and Garima were unstoppable even in the rains so were Vaishali , Simran and Priya. "Barish mein dance karne ka maza kuchh aur hai," said Garima. Some colourful umbrellas arranged by the hosts came handy for the guests, not only to escape the rain but also to use as a prop for selfies.

(L) Pratik and Priynka Jain (R) Utkarsha (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

(L) Shivam and Swati (R) Akash (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

(L) Shwati and Pallavi Pandey (R) Smridhi and Arnavi (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

(L) Varsha and Rohit (R) Akanksha and Ridhi (BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)

(L) Dipali and Milan Singh (R)

Anushka Singh

(BCCL/ Arvind Kumar)