garba night

The atmosphere in the city was all about music, dance and festivites as the nine-day cultural extravaganza of garba nights, party and glamorous avatars came to an end.

With Navratri round the corner, young men and women are eyeing the latest outfits and accessories to flaunt during the garba nights.

Popular Marathi couple Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat had an exhilarating garba night as the two showed off their best dance moves on Navratri special songs.

The Santacruz police arrested three persons – the hall owner and organisers – for allegedly holding a Navratri dance event at a college in the city on Sunday night.

"Twam vina Shyam, ashm ekaki bhvami, raas kridi tum...That is the Sanksrit version of the popular Gujarati raas number `Tara vina Shyam mane ekaldu laage' which will be played at the city's first-ever Sanskrit garba night to be organised on October 10.

Actress Vidisha recently attended Mumbai's famous garba night to celebrate Navratri, a significant festival in India. She expressed her joy in embracing the festival each year and following the tradition of the nine-day colors and daily prayers to Goddess Durga. This year was even more special for Vidisha as she celebrated the festival with her three-month-old daughter. Attending the garba night fulfilled a childhood dream for her, and she was thrilled to perform on stage with a cheering crowd. She emphasized the importance of radiating positivity and joy during Navratri celebrations.

“As this has been a students’ initiative, we believe in giving back to society and to the community at large, thus all proceeds from this event will donated towards a noble cause”, said one of the organisers.

Navratri enthusiasts are transforming everyday selfies into stunning festival portraits using Google Gemini's AI. Users are employing specific prompts to generate realistic images of themselves in traditional attire, complete with intricate details and festive backgrounds, all from the comfort of their homes. This trend is rapidly gaining popularity across social media platforms.

Bigg Boss Marathi 4 contestants recently enjoyed a garba night together in the house. The contestants enjoyed the traditional Navratri dance form Garba in the presence of two popular singers from 'Sur Nava Dhyas Nava'. All the 16 contestants got decked up in traditional outfits and decided to play Garba in their own style.

The main aim is to avoid any sound spillage after 10 pm so as to not disturb people and communities in the vicinity of the event, says the organiser

With Navratri having begun in full swing, Raipurites and Bhilaians are soaking in the festivities already.

For Khushboo Goradia, Navratri celebrations have grown from being a family or religious affair to a fun extravaganza over the years. The Bengaluru woman, who’s in her early 20s, says attending fusion-themed g

After a two-year break, garba nights have made a comeback at societies in Gurgaon, while residents are participating with gusto.

Latest hits like What Jhumka, Chaleya and the songs of the OG garba queen Falguni Pathak will dominate most garba nights this festive season

It’s that time of the year when the Garaba spirit is at its peak. We captured garba enthusiasts at an exciting evening organised by The Times of India in association with a prominent educational group of the city.