How to Buy Navratri Tickets Without Getting Scammed
Popular Garba nights sell out and resale scams follow. A practical guide to buying Navratri 2026 tickets safely.
Kunal Patel
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Reporting on the people, decisions, and moments shaping Garba and Navratri around the world.
Watch: The Raas Steps Every Beginner Should Know
A beginner-friendly video tutorial breaking down the fundamental raas and Garba steps you need for your first night.
Kunal Patel
When to Arrive at Garba (and How to Pace the Night)
Timing is everything at Garba. When to arrive, when the best raas happens, and how to pace yourself through a long night.
Anjali Shah
The History of Garba: From Gujarat's Villages to American Arenas
The history of Garba — its devotional roots in Gujarat, the birth of dandiya raas, its journey across the ocean, and how it became the American arena tradition it is today.
Meera Desai
The Garbo Lamp at the Heart of the Circle
The garbo — a perforated earthen lamp — sits at the center of every traditional Garba. A look at its meaning and role.
Meera Desai
The After-Garba Feast: What to Eat at Navratri
From farali fasting snacks to the midnight food stalls outside the hall, a guide to the flavors of Navratri.
Meera Desai
Watch: Dhol Beat Basics for the Garba Floor
A short video on the fundamental dhol rhythms of Garba — how to hear them, and how to let your feet answer the beat.
Kunal Patel
Nine Nights, Nine Forms: What Navratri Actually Celebrates
Navratri is more than a dance festival. A guide to the nine nights, the nine forms of the goddess Durga, and the colors that mark each evening.
Meera Desai
Garba Events in the Bay Area & San Jose: Silicon Valley's Navratri Guide
A complete guide to garba events in the Bay Area — San Jose, Fremont, Santa Clara, Milpitas, and the Tri-Valley — plus tickets, timing, and FAQs for Navratri 2026.
Anjali Shah