Mumbai has always been the city of dreams and aspirations. While we might argue and cry about the hectic lifestyle the city has to offer it also offers plenty of festive opportunities. Mumbai is home to some of the biggest festivals happening across India. Hence, you can be sure that you can find some great places for celebrating Navratri as well. If you intend to celebrate Navratri with a bang you can find top dandiya Garba venues in Mumbai.
Festivals and celebrations remain an integral part of Indian culture. Navratri festival is widely celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi. The best part about the Navratri festival is the dandiya and garba dance that bring people from all walks of life together and dance their heart out.
A Little Bit about Navratri
In literal words Nav means Nine and ratri means Night is a celebration of nine nights. However, Navratri is not just about coming together and dancing to the beats of the music. The nine nights symbolize the nine forms of Goddess Durga and the beginning of the autumn season in India.
The festival is a way of bringing people together from various religions and social status. During the evening hours people dress up and dance to the rhythm of music. Garba is a dance form of clapping and whirling around while Dandiya dance form uses dandiya sticks.
If you are in the city, you can definitely find some of the top dandiya garba venues in Mumbai that can help you get the best experience.
Here are some of the choices you have:
Goregaon Sports Club,
Goregaon Malad Link Road
If you are looking for the top dandiya garba venues in Mumbai Goregaon Sports Club must be on your list. It is one of the hot spots for those who want to enjoy dandiya and garba in style. This venue brings in some of the best music and dance options to ensure you have a great time.
However, this venue has an entry fee so you must pay for getting the top experience you want. The venue host some of the top celebrity singers that provide you with a musical experience like no other. If you are in the mood to slip into your dancing shoes you can look out for Goregaon Sports Club that can provide you with some great music and dandiya experience.
Kora Kendra Ground,
Borivali West
Not too far from Borivali railway station Kora Kendra Ground is among the top dandiya garba venues in Mumbai that you shouldn’t miss. Hence, if you are looking for the best experiences for some great dandiya and garba nights put this venue on your list.
Borivali remains one of the prime locations during the Navratri festival because of vast Gujarati population that live here. If Goregaon Sports Club is an expensive affair for you, Kora Kendra Ground can offer you with almost similar experience at a price that won’t burn your pocket.
Unlike, Goregaon Sports Club, there are no major music groups or bands performing here. However, you still get good traditional music that will keep your spirits high. You also get some good facilities here like locker facility that adds to the experience. The location is easily accessible and it has better security as well.
Essel World
If you are searching for the top dandiya garba venues in Mumbai, Essel World can be a good option. Although, this place is not easily accessible from all locations you might want to give this venue a try.
Almost all Indians are clearly aware of the Essel World, but it also provides a great venue for dandiya and garba dance. If you are looking for an extra dose of fun and holiday then you can head to Essel World that provides an experience of dancing to the Gujarati folk music and Bollywood music. Essel World offers lot of information on the website so those who are interested to try this place can check out the website.
The good part about choosing Essel World venue is the time you get to play. While most Dandiya and Garba destination do not play music after 10 pm in the night Essel World offers you an extra time limit so you can dance to the music till 12:30 in the night.
This venue also brings in various Bollywood and TV celebrities that come here to join the stage and celebrate the festival with equal enthusiasm. When you are weary and tired you can gobble up some mouth watering Gujarati dishes available on the menu.
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Yours is a country full of liv,ey, colorful celebration!
I just showed these pictures to my wife and she was impressed with the clothing, saying “they’re so beautiful and they always look like women” then she added “the guys look nice too.” The festivals look like such a fun time. You provided a very nice mix of information and imagery here – good job!
Honestly, I try my best to post the best pictures, but sometimes I am not too happy with the pictures I put up. Thanks to you and your wife about appreciating Indian women and men. Also, I always choose pictures as per the content I write so I always keep it connected. That way, readers can relate easily to what I am writing. I have a motto while I write – I work hard to keep it simple and easy for my readers.
More beautiful, colorful celebration! Does it never end there? So many fine vents to anticipate and bring the people together. Is there much crime for the revelers who come out to dance? I love to dance! When music starts my feet have their own mind!
Well, as I type this there’s the same music and dance going on in my neighborhood. The list of festivals in India is endless. You can say its 365 days of celebrations here. I’m not sure about the crime rate in other cities, but here in Mumbai the crime rate during such festivals is almost zero. There are quarrels at times because some might not like music playing loudly at night time, but other than that nothing much. On 22nd there’s another festival coming up which marks the end of the current festival going on. Soon after than Diwali comes in which is the biggest festival of India followed by Christmas and New Year.
How fun that must be, to always be around celebration, color, happy sounds.
posted few videos for you on FB group page