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Garba Fever Grips Mumbai: Navratri Events Ignite!
5 Oct
Summary
- Navratri celebrations begin October 11-20 across Mumbai.
- Top singers like Falguni Pathak headline major venues.
- Organizers revive traditions, introduce new talent.
As Sharadiya Navratra commences from October 11 to 20, Mumbai is alive with preparations for the beloved festival. Daily rehearsals are underway at numerous Garba venues, with Borivli emerging as a central hub for these vibrant celebrations, followed closely by areas like Goregaon-Malad and Mulund-Ghatkopar.
The festival will feature performances by renowned artists. Falguni Pathak is set to perform at Jio BKC, while Preeti-Pinky will be at Inorbit Malad. Parthiv Gohil will take the stage at NESCO Goregaon, and folk singers Geeta Rabari and Kinjal Dave will perform at Kora Kendra Borivli. Kora Kendra boasts extensive playing areas with wooden floors and protective canopies.
This year marks the return of Sankalp, a pioneering organizer that first launched large-scale dandiya festivities in Mumbai in 1994, notably by introducing Falguni Pathak. Sankalp, which ceased operations in 2014, is now making a comeback with Preeti-Pinky at Inorbit Malad. Meanwhile, new artists like Eesha Goyal are also emerging, with new music releases aiming to capture the Garba spirit and seek live performance platforms.
