Navratri 2026: Dates, Cities, and the Season Ahead
Everything to know about Navratri 2026 — the October 11–20 dates, the biggest host cities, and what the American Garba season has in store.
Meera Desai
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Garba in New Jersey: Your Navratri 2026 Guide
Where to dance, who's playing, and how to get tickets for Navratri 2026 in New Jersey. Our complete guide to the New Jersey Garba season.
Anjali Shah
Atul Purohit Brings His All-Night Raas to South Carolina
Atul Purohit's Greenville show kicks off the 2026 Garba season on September 20. Early-bird passes sold out; here's how to get General Admission.
Anjali Shah
United Way Vadodara Rebuilds Its Stage as Attendance Records Fall
Organizers of the world's largest Garba have rebuilt the main stage and reworked the grounds at Navlakhi, betting on another record year for Vadodara's nine nights.
Meera Desai
Garba in Houston: Your Navratri 2026 Guide
Where to dance, who's playing, and how to get tickets for Navratri 2026 in Houston. Our complete guide to the Houston Garba season.
Anjali Shah
New Jersey Raas Garba Sells Out for Third Straight Year
Tickets to the tri-state area's marquee Garba weekend are gone again, as organizers warn against inflated resale listings and open an official waitlist.
Anjali Shah
Kinjal Dave and Geeta Rabari Headline a Boston Doubleheader
Folk-pop superstar Kinjal Dave and folk star Geeta Rabari headline a two-night Boston Navratri doubleheader presented by Rameelo and Mahadev Entertainment.
Anjali Shah
Falguni Rawal on Marathon Nights and Meaning It
In a rare sit-down, Falguni Rawal talks about the discipline behind her marathon Garba sets and why she blends tradition with modern arrangement.
Rahul Thakkar
Garba in the Bay Area: Your Navratri 2026 Guide
Where to dance, who's playing, and how to get tickets for Navratri 2026 in the Bay Area. Our complete guide to the the Bay Area Garba season.
Anjali Shah