GURUGRAM: Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, 11 October, and organisers across Gurugram are setting up dandiya and garba evenings for the nine nights. This guide covers two announcements whose organisers publish the date, place and timing on their own pages, as read on 9 October 2026. It is not a full list. Several clubs and societies host private or members-only evenings, and some announcements appear only on social media, which could not be checked for this guide.
The first is at Utsav Yoga, a yoga and meditation centre at Plot No. 100, Sector 43. Its event page lists a Garba and Dandiya Raas Celebration on Friday, 16 October at 6 pm, lasting two hours, offline, in Hindi and English. The price shown is Rs 499 (as of 9 October 2026, 12:30 pm IST). The description invites people to wear festive clothes and says it is an evening of music, dance and festive energy.
The same centre lists a second evening, A Night of Dandiya and Dussehra, on Tuesday, 20 October at 6 pm. It is also two hours long and priced at Rs 499 on the page (as of 9 October 2026, 12:30 pm IST). The centre's page does not say whether dandiya sticks are provided, whether children can join, or whether there is a cap on numbers, so these are questions to put to the centre before you book.
The second announcement is Garba Ni Raat 2.0 by Wedknot Events, an event company. Its page lists the event for Saturday, 17 October, from 5:30 pm onwards, at the One7 Sports Cricket Ground on Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 58. The organiser says the evening starts with a Maha Aarti with 1,100 diyas, followed by traditional garba and dandiya raas, live dhol and cultural performances.
The organiser also lists a food court and a shopping bazaar with stalls for outfits, fashion accessories, handmade crafts and festive gifts. It describes the event as suited to families, couples, students, senior citizens and children. The page does not publish a ticket price, an end time, a dress rule or an age limit, and describes the event in promotional terms that Dalimss News has not verified. Check the details with the organiser before buying a pass.
Navratri itself is a festival of nine nights, and the Haryana government's information department says the fair at Gurugram's Sheetla Mata temple will run from 11 to 20 October. Evenings of garba and dandiya are part of how many residents mark the festival, alongside fasting, temple visits and community pujas.
Planning an evening of garba
Start with the practical question of sticks. Neither organiser's page says whether dandiya sticks are supplied, sold or have to be brought. If you do not own a pair, ask before you go. If you are bringing your own, carry them in a bag, and keep them away from other dancers' circles while you wait for the music to start.
Dress for movement. Light fabrics and comfortable footwear matter more than anything else when you will be on your feet for hours. Secure dupattas, scarves and jewellery before you join a circle, and keep bags to a minimum. Both organisers invite festive wear, but neither page sets it as a condition of entry.
Check who is allowed in. Utsav Yoga's page does not state an age policy, and the Garba Ni Raat page says it suits children but does not give an age limit or child pricing. If you are taking young children, ask whether they need their own ticket, and agree on a meeting point with your group in case you are separated in the crowd.
Think about the journey home before you leave. Garba nights can run late, and cab prices and availability change at the end of a big event. Save the exact entrance and a pickup point, and keep your phone charged. If you plan to use the metro, check the last train for your line at your own station.
112 is India's emergency number, and event organisers usually keep a first aid and security desk at large gatherings, though neither page mentions one. Note where the exits are when you arrive, and keep valuables close, as at any crowded event.
Parking, step-free access and accessible toilets are not described on either page. If anyone in your group needs them, ask the organiser in advance. For a ground-based event like the one in Sector 58, also ask what happens if it rains, since the page does not say.
For other festive plans in the city, our list of heritage places in Gurugram and the DLF CyberHub entertainment guide may help you build a weekend around the evening.
This is a feature based on the organisers' own published pages. Dalimss News has not attended either event, and has not verified the organisers' claims. Dates, prices and timings can change, so confirm them with the organiser before you go.
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