Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Dhirendra Shastri Calls for Decent Dress in Garba Pandals
Dhirendra Shastri, a religious figure, spoke about Garba celebrations.
He believes that Garba should respect Indian culture and the goddess Durga.
He asked organizers to allow entry only to people with decent clothes.
He also mentioned that people should respect each other's religions.
He pointed out an irony, people may chant Durga's name for nine days but then do things that are against the religion on the tenth day.
Dhirendra Shastri expressed concerns about the nature of Garba and Dandiya celebrations during Navratri.
He believes some practices go against the essence of Indian culture and the goddess.
He requested organizers to only allow those in appropriate attire into Garba pandals.
He suggested respecting other religions like Hindus want respect.
He also highlighted the contradiction of some devotees' actions during and after Navratri.
- Who
- Dhirendra Shastri
- What
- Expressed concern about indecency in Garba and Dandiya celebrations.
- When
- During Navratri
- Where
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To uphold the sanctity of Indian traditions.
- Person
- Dhirendra Shastri
- Location
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Event
- Navratri Garba and Dandiya celebrations
- Concern
- Growing indecency during celebrations
- Action Requested
- Proper attire at Garba pandals