Navratri is in full swing and devotees across the country are celebrating with devotion and joy. This nine-day festival is all about honouroing Goddess Durga and her nine forms. During this time, everyone celebrates in their own way. Some fast while many visit decorated pandals.

The internet is also full of videos and pictures that capture the excitement during the festivities. One video, in particular, has grabbed everyone’s attention because of a surprising element: a pandit performing aarti with thumkas that is hard to ignore.

Pandit Ji Brings Thumkas To Aarti

The video, shared on Instagram, shows a pandit holding a bell and performing aarti for Goddess Durga. But he isn’t just ringing the bell in a traditional manner. He swings his waist, raises his hands and does full-on thumkas.

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