- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
American influencer Ricky Pond Viral Video: Navratri celebrations got a fun twist this year when American influencer Ricky Pond shared a lively dance video online. The viral video shows him dancing to the popular song ‘Dholida’ from Loveyatri, dressed in a simple white shirt, performing energetic moves in a cosy living room setting. The video was shared on Navratri Day 1, marking the start of the nine-night festival celebrated with traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya.
Alongside the video, he wrote, “Happy Navratri 2025! Inspired by @swankyshiv.” His dance not only entertained but also highlighted how traditions like Garba and Dandiya continue to inspire people across the globe.
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Ricky’s performance perfectly captured the festive mood, spreading cheer among his fans. Since it was shared on September 23, 2025, the clip has gone viral, racking up 2.5 million views and over 147k likes on Instagram. Fans quickly praised Ricky’s energy and enthusiasm, appreciating how he embraced Indian culture despite being from another country.
"Foreigner is not foreignering," a user wrote. "Awwwwww this is so cute. His smile never went away and he danced better than a lot of us," a user wrote. "Ricky, you are now approved to come to Gujarat and enjoy Navratri. Looking forward to your visit," a second user wrote. "Again proved dance has no boundaries," wrote a third user.
"Practicing the true word of Jesus: embracing that which we are not familiar with," added a fourth user. "Hey brother, come to India, here you can play garba with many people & many more cultures you can see and enjoy, we are always ready for our guests, here it says ( ati-tih dev-bhav)," added a fifth user. "Wow, Ricky, India's most popular festival, Garba dance, performed by you so well," wrote another user.