It’s that time of the year again when you get to don outfits in vivid hues and show off your dancing skills as you groove to dandiya beats. And, just in case you aren’t quite Navratri-ready, here’s a quick rundown to help you get started – from workshops to garments to dandiya nights.
WORKSHOPS:
Dandiya & Garba workshop
There will be a dandiya and garba workshop with folk garba instructor, Vrinda Kanani, on September 24, 2022.
WHERE: The Playce, Mapusa
WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2022
TIMINGS: 4 pm to 5.30 pm
CONTACT: +91 9637048183/ +917798609859
Garba Workshop 4.0
Fitness Hub Goa presents Garba Workshop 4.0 on September 24, 2022. Certificates will be given to participants, and there are prizes, too.
WHERE: Trimurti Hall, Mapusa
WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2022
TIMINGS: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
CONTACT: +91 9420161365 / 9823747646
DANCE LESSONS
Looking for an instructor to teach you how to do the garba or polish your garba skills? Hetal Gangani can help. She can be contacted on +91 96375 93160
NAVRATRI EVENTS
Dandiya Battle
The only Goan Market, by Sapna Kathare, in association with JCI Porvorim and Omida Dance & Fitness presents Dandiya Battle at Caculo Mall, Panjim, on October 1 and October 2. There will also be dance performances and a dance competition for kids.
There will be awards for the Garba Queen and Best Costume as well as loads of gifts and prizes.
WHERE: Caculo Mall, St Inez, Panjim
WHEN: October 1 & 2
ENTRY FEE: Nil
CONTACT: +91 7774085871/ +91 8716924220
Navratri Utsav
Panjim Gujarati Samaj presents ‘Navratri Utsav’, the World’s longest dance festival at Panjim Gymkhana
WHERE: Panjim Gymkhana, Panjim
WHEN: September 26, 2022 to October 3, 2022
TIMINGS: 9 pm onwards
CONTACT: +91 9822103996
NAVRATRI ATTIRE
Pick up an outfit on rent from:
Jayshree Gohil: +91 9423887277
Get a custom-made navvari saree by:
Poonam Gawas: +91 7888039988
