Navratri is a lively Hindu festival occurring over nine nights, honoring Goddess Durga, and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. People engage in dancing, prayers, and come together as a community to rejoice. Bringing Navratri into the workplace is a great way to promote happiness in the workplace and engage the team at the same time.
Navratri means “nine nights” in Sanskrit and takes place every year in either September or October, depending on the lunar calendar. The dates shift every year, as to the actual celebration. People celebrate by worshipping Goddess Durga – the Goddess of strength and devotion – through traditional rituals and dance.
Having Navratri in the workplace creates a higher team spirit and will naturally create a more joyful atmosphere. Here are some reasons it is a wonderful idea to celebration Navratri.
Events like Navratri give employees an opportunity to develop relationships outside of their every day work tasks, that are different from their day-to-day work world. Fun team activities, such as dancing, help strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration.
Celebration around a festive occasion helps everyone to break up the schedule of every day work tasks. Activities, such as fun games, also boost the morale in the workplace and helps increase job satisfaction.
Dancing, or participating in games typically associated with Navratri, will help everyone to relax in the workplace. It allows an employee to take a step back, instead of dealing with the stress at work, while also be refreshed.
Decorating your office for Navratri can also increase creativity-inspire flexible thinking on the employees’ part to showcase their artistic endeavors, and the workplace will be livelier and more colorful.
Engaging in Navratri festivities demonstrates respect for a variety of cultures. It helps everyone feel respected and included at work.
Navratri events can motivate employees to take a more active role in workplace activities. This leads to more excitement and motivation for work, leading to increased work engagement.
Not everyone can be familiar with Navratri. Celebrating it at the office, provides employees an opportunity to learn about cultural traditions, expanding their cultural learning.
Festivals like Navratri present the company as an organization committed to diversity. This can develop the company’s perceived brand image for clients and potential hired employees.
As employees actively participate in Navratri events, they gain meaningful appreciation that their rich and unique backgrounds are valued. As a result, employees’ have increased recognition, and satisfaction in the workplace.
Navratri celebrations bring attention to the importance of work life balance. In completing work priorities, employees can take time to celebrate personal time.
Navratri celebrations provide everyone the opportunity to connect with each other and share joy. Consider planning engaging activities, celebrating opportunities and sharing smiles and memories together.
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