Adani Times Garba Ustav underway in Lucknow on Sunday
Adani Times Garba Ustav underway in Lucknow on Sunday Adani Times Garba Ustav underway in Lucknow on Sunday Adani Times Garba Ustav underway in Lucknow on Sunday Adani Times Garba Ustav underway in Lucknow on Sunday Lucknow: It seemed the whole of Lucknow had arrived for the celebration as people of all ages thronged the Adani Times Garba Utsav 2026 at Ekana Sportz City on Sunday. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
“The energy is contagious and even if you are tired, the moment the next song plays, you are back on the floor,” said college student Srishti Kapoor. Aspiring model Pallavi Singh said, “Tonight is about letting go, dressing up, meeting people and dancing with nothing to worry about. “It is lovely to see the younger generation embracing our traditions, creating memories,” said homemaker Sanaya Oberoi. Senior citizen Pradeep Bhadari said, “The costumes, music and devotion remain the same, but it is wonderful to see the festival attracting so many young people. “You just join the circle, follow the rhythm and the energy carries you along,” said young professional Vihan Mishra.
It was a sea of colour, movement and music as embroidered chaniya cholis made perfect circles and colourful kediyus flashed under the floodlights and the steady beat of dhol blended with claps, laughter and cheerful conversations. The pulsating music did not let anyone stay seated for long. The festive atmosphere remained electric as singers Shivam Mishra and Shreya Dixit engaged the audience with live performances, while DJ MaskBox, in his signature helmet, moved between traditional Gujarati favourites and contemporary crowd-pleasers. Emcee Arpita ensured there was never a dull moment as circles expanded, dissolved and formed again across the sprawling venue. Presented by Adani, with SBI/YONO SBI as exclusive banking partner and Ekana Sportz City as the venue partner, the utsav drew participants from across the city. Supporting partners were Infinity Finserv Pvt Ltd, Lucknow Public School, Neelkanth, Patanjali Nutrela Nutrition, Samaj Kalyan Uttar Pradesh, Sukoon by Pardosio Kas, The Planners Events & More, Lucknow Development Authority and CWC Logistics. Other partners were Satya Solar, Study Hall School, Rishita Developers, Safety Controls & Devices Ltd., MINI, Navyug, Lectric Origin by Mahindra, Hyundai, Amrawati, Meghdoot, Crescent Group, VinFast Lucknow, WJ Winston Jewels, Stallion Honda Ayodhya Road, The Millennium School, Shital Palm Greens, SOFY, Lacy Snacks and Namkeen, Sahu, Kalpana Eco World and Crest. As the night progressed, music gathered pace; the clapping grew louder, circles wider and energy stronger. Even as some participants paused for a breather, the rhythm pulled them back. By the end of the evening, it was evident that the celebration was more than an event; it was a shared experience, bringing together strangers, friends and families in one vibrant circle. Download the TOI App.
What stood out was not just the scale of the gathering but its diversity. Teenagers rehearsed steps on the fringes before joining in, families danced together and senior citizens watched with smiles. Away from the dance arena, children queued up for face art, groups gathered around pottery stations and friends compared freshly braided hairstyles before posing for photographs. Food stalls had visitors sampling dabeli, Gujarati chaat and chila, with lassi and juice. Makhana and peanuts were popular among those fasting.