Vadodara: During the nine days of the Navratri festival, Vadodara city comes alive with Garba music. However, on Thursday night, there was another center of attraction for the people as 150 drones simultaneously flew over the historical Navlakhi Maidan to create various figures themed around Navratri. Meanwhile, in the state capital of Gandhinagar, a grand Mahaarati of 51,000 lamps was performed during the Kesaria Garba at Ramkatha Maidan in Sector-11, where a figure of 'Adiyogi' was created....Read More

Ahmedabad: A firing incident occurred this morning at the Mandli Garba organised by CEPT, near Oganaj Circle on Sardar Patel Ring Road, during a clash between two groups. According to information, around 6:30 AM, while people were dancing to the beat of drums at Mandli Garba, a scuffle broke out between two groups over a minor issue. As tensions escalated, security staff and bouncers intervened. During the confrontation, the security in-charge fired shots into the air from a revolver, causing...Read More

Gandhinagar: The nine-day Navratri festival is being celebrated with great joy and devotion, featuring traditional dances like Garba, Raas, and Dandiya. Today marks the seventh day of the festival, which is recognized as the world's largest dance celebration and is taking place in Gujarat, Mumbai, and various global locations where the Gujarati community resides. As evening approaches, Garba enthusiasts are getting ready to fill the dance grounds throughout Gujarat, eager to impre...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared another Garba song titled 'Aavati Kalaya Madi Vaaya Kalaya,' which he wrote as a tribute to Goddess Durga. He also expressed his gratitude to singer Purva Mantri for performing the song. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, "It is the auspicious time of Navratri and people are celebrating in different ways, united by their devotion to Maa Durga. In this spirit of reverence and joy, here is #AavatiKalay, a Garba I wrote as a trib...Read More

Valsad: The latest forecast from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has brought relief to all Garba lovers, as the weather department of the central government has ruled out the probability of rain in Gujarat for the remaining days of Navratri. However, light rain is likely to occur in only one district, namely Valsad, until October 6th. According to the latest bulletin from the IMD, light rain and thundershowers are very likely in isolated places within the districts of the South Guj...Read More

Vadodara: The nine-day festival of Navratri began on Thursday with people across the state flocking to Garba grounds to participate in the celebrations. However, several issues were reported by the Khelaiyas (Garba players) at some of the most expensive events, including the Lakshmi Vilas Palace (LVP) Heritage Garba, United Way of Baroda, and several other venues. The LVP Heritage Garba event, organized by the erstwhile Royal Family of Baroda on the palace grounds, is one of the most expensiv...Read More

Vadodara: On the first day of Navratri, Thursday, around 34,000 people gathered to play Garba at United Way of Baroda, one of the most famous Garba events in the state. However, these Garba lovers were left disappointed and troubled as the ground was a muddy swamp, causing significant difficulties for participants, many of whom saw their expensive costumes damaged. Sludge and water inundated the pathway from parking to the Garba ground, forcing players to navigate through mud to reach the eve...Read More

Gandhinagar: The nine-day Navratri festival is being celebrated with immense joy and devotion, showcasing traditional dances such as Garba, Raas, and Dandiya. Today marks the festival's first day. This spectacular event, known as the world's largest dance festival, is being held in Gujarat, Mumbai, and in various locations where the Gujarati community resides globally. As the sun sets and night falls, Garba enthusiasts prepare to fill the dance grounds throughout Gujarat, ready to dazzle with...Read More

Gandhinagar: Sharadiya Navratri, a nine-night festival dedicated to devotion, strength, and worship, begins today, October 3, in Gandhinagar. However, due to the doubling (vradhi) of the third day, Aaso Sud Treej, this year the festival will span 10 days, concluding on October 12, which coincides with both Aaso Sud Nom (the ninth day of Navratri) and Dussehra. Navratri 2024 Schedule Date Day Details Thursday, 3 October First day Navratri begins Friday, 4 October Second...Read More

Gandhinagar: The biggest festival of Gujarat, Navratri, will commence tomorrow, October 3rd, and Garba lovers are ready to fill the grounds to perform the traditional Garba dance in devotion to Maa Durga. Naturally, all Gujaratis are curious about whether rain will spoil their Garba celebrations. Looking at the weather pattern over the past two days, rainfall has subsided in Gujarat, with only four talukas of the state receiving over an inch of rain in the last 24 hours, ending at 6 AM today....Read More