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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Reporting on the people, decisions, and moments shaping Garba and Navratri around the world.
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
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
Nine Nights in Edison: Previewing NJ's Navratri 2026
A preview of the Edison, New Jersey Navratri 2026 season at the Convention & Expo Center — lineup, logistics, and how to get tickets.
Anjali Shah
London Navratri Nights Adds Free Raas Workshops for First-Timers
Organizers of London's biggest indoor Navratri will run free pre-event raas workshops this year, led by choreographer Priya Nair, to welcome newcomers to the floor.
Anjali Shah
Houston's NRG Center Readies a Texas-Sized Navratri
A preview of Houston's Navratri 2026 at the NRG Center — a Texas-sized Garba season on one of the country's biggest indoor floors.
Anjali Shah
Silicon Valley Suits Up: San Jose's Navratri 2026
A preview of the Bay Area's Navratri 2026 at the San Jose Convention Center, where deep tradition meets Silicon Valley polish.
Anjali Shah
Rameelo Partners With Mahadev Entertainment for Boston
Rameelo has partnered with Mahadev Entertainment to present a Boston Navratri doubleheader headlined by Kinjal Dave and Geeta Rabari.
Anjali Shah
Chicago Anchors the Midwest's Navratri 2026
A preview of Chicago's Navratri 2026, the Midwest hub drawing dancers from across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Anjali Shah
What Garba Tickets Cost in 2026 — and Why
Garba ticket prices keep climbing. A look at what nights cost in 2026, from $40 community floors to $200-plus celebrity events.
Meera Desai
How Organizers Sell Out a Navratri Night
What separates a sold-out Garba night from an empty floor? A look at the organizer playbook for Navratri 2026.
Anjali Shah