Girls twirl to garba beats at Sports Club of Gujarat in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel performs arti at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad where the Vibrant Navratri festival opened with a cultural show on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 Security personnel and city police worked to keep traffic moving, but long rows of vehicles meant many revellers had to park at a distance and walk the final stretch. Performances from various Indian states marked the opening of the Vibrant Navratri Festival in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 Ahmedabad: Chaniya choli? Check. Dandiya? Phones fully charged? Vibes? Parking? Well, that’s a different garba step altogether. Inside the grounds, thousands of khelaiyas danced in sync to timeless favourites like ‘Tara Vina Shyaam’ and ‘Indhana Vinva Gai Ti’ . Outside, another performance was under way, with motorists doing circles of their own in search of parking spots. Yet, for a city that waits all year for these nine nights, a few extra steps felt like a small price to pay.
As Ahmedabad twirled into Navratri ’s opening night on Sunday, the city’s most popular garba venues overflowed with colour, music and energy.
“My group went to a venue near SG Highway where there were more than 1,000 people. Because it was Sunday, but the enthusiasm on Day One itself was incredible, we had expected a big turnout. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
The arrangements are far more professional now, with elaborate décor and better facilities,” said Sejal Shah, a resident of Shela. And the celebrations did not end with the final beat of the dhol. As groups spilled out of garba grounds and into late-night food joints, Ahmedabad’s roads remained alive with traffic and festive chatter well into the early hours. Download the TOI App.