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United Way Vadodara Rebuilds Its Stage as Attendance Records Fall
The world's largest Garba widens its rings and rebuilds its sound after a record-breaking 2025.
Meera Desai2 min read
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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
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
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
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
Garba in Los Angeles: Your Navratri 2026 Guide
Where to dance, who's playing, and how to get tickets for Navratri 2026 in Los Angeles. Our complete guide to the Los Angeles Garba season.
Anjali Shah
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Falguni Rawal
Playback & Live Garba Vocalist · Ahmedabad, Gujarat
One of the most sought-after live Garba voices of her generation, known for marathon nine-night sets and a fearless blend of traditional raas and contemporary arrangement.
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Dada Atul Purohit Garba — Greenville 2026
- Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, South Carolina
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Bay Area Navratri 2026 — San Jose
- San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California
Culture
View allThe Chaniya Choli, Stitch by Stitch
The chaniya choli is more than festival wear. Tracing its journey from Kutch embroidery to the global Garba floor reveals a living craft economy.
Meera Desai
The History of Garba, From Gujarat to American Arenas
The story of Garba's journey — from lamp-lit village courtyards in Gujarat to sold-out convention centers across America.
Meera Desai
The Nine Colors of Navratri, Explained
Many communities assign a color to each of Navratri's nine nights. A guide to the tradition and what it means.
Meera Desai
Guides
View allGarba 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
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
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