Navratri , Rains & more :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

The city finally woke up to its true "octoberian" spirits. The day opened with the
season’s first big downpour. Rain is always a welcome respite to the chennaites.

So what makes October so special??

Apart from being the month of my birthday there are a million other things that I love about October. The rains, the festival of navaratri, T-Nagar, golu, kacheri, sundal-prasadam, paper boats and many more. Navratri is one of the most celebrated festivals in the city. Navaratri has unfolded its wings from being a festival that celebrates the spirit of Hindu Mythology's 3 most powerful goddesses to a season of pomp and gala, socializing and bonding with the near and dear ones. Come navaratri the city rises to a traditional high with every temple and sabha in the city be it big or small is lined with a slew of cultural events. The numerous golu visits we make during this season not only expands our social life it also opens us to new ideas and creativity with each and every household showcasing its very own signature golu arrangement. With pattu pavadais and designer half saree's and a lot other "navaratri special” making its way into the city's wardrobe, everybody has something to look forward to this season. Navratri means different things to different people. For some it is about tradition, for some it is about the festivity but for all of us this season is about fun and celebration and living every moment of this 9 day splendor.

As the Navratri fever grips the city making its presence felt in every nook and
corner and kiosk and household of the city, come and enjoy the flavor of Chennai
city's favorite festival.

                           Happy Navratri !!

Cheers
Sandy :)