Noise-free garba, performances by famous singers: Best Mumbai places to celebrate Navratri
Mumbai organisers, who plan to host live performances on grounds, said they expect it to pour during Navratri, which is why they have put up wooden platforms
Revellers are determined not to let the rains dampen their spirits during Navratri. With this in mind, organisers have made preparations to ensure that people have a good time. Some of them include opting for a closed indoor space so dancers stay dry, to setting up a wooden platform for others to party the night away.
“We understand that people travel here from across the city to celebrate and this is why we made arrangements for an indoor festival,” said Soma Roy, organiser, Rangilo Re Navratri, Goregaon.
Organisers, who plan to host live performances on grounds, said they expect it to pour during Navratri, which is why they have put up wooden platforms.
“We had a one-lakh-sq-ft wooden platform last year. We have one double the size this year as singer Falguni Pathak is sure to draw larger crowds,” said Santosh Singh, organiser, Ruparel Navratri Utsav 2017.
Organisers said they received complaints from revellers, who said they could not enjoy as much as they would have liked to, owing to the 10 pm deadline by which public noise should cease. This is another reason why indoor celebrations are preferred, as there is no time limit by which the music should stop.
A few organisers have decided to counter this problem by hosting silent garbas, where revellers wear headphones after 10 pm.
HT has drawn up list of venues where you can dance like no one’s watching.
Ruparel Navratri Utsav 2017
Dandiya queen Falguni Pathak will perform an old Gujarati song ‘Jode Rejo Raaj’ at one of the city’s largest grounds
Venue: Late Shri Pramod Mahajan Sports Complex, Borivli (West)
Attraction: Singer Falguni Pathak is expected use a hydraulic screen during her entrance
Daily pass: Rs700 to Rs1,000
Season pass: Rs4,000
Naidu Club Navratri
For the 14th year in a row, singer Nilesh Thakkar will perform here. The venue will host a silent garba, where dancers will be given headphones after 10 pm
Venue: Kora Kendra Grounds, Borivli (West)
Attraction: An anti-drug campaign and another in support of eye donation
Daily pass: Rs400 to Rs700
Season pass: Rs3,150
Navratri Jalsa 2017
Organisers have touted Bollywood playback singer Bhoomi Trivedi as their star attraction. Tushar Soniga of Beat 16 will also perform
Venue: Near Soni Moni, Vile Parle (West)
Attraction: Those who buy a season pass will get free vouchers worth Rs6,000
Daily pass: Rs100 to Rs200
Season pass: Rs900
Rajmahal Garba 2017
Celebrated folk singer Kishordaan Gadhav will perform
Venue: Rajmahal Banquets, Malad (West)
Attraction: Silent garba
Daily pass: Rs1,500
Season pass: Rs11,000
Prerna Raas 2017
Traditional bands and folk singers will aim to give revellers a feel of Gujarat. Singers Manish Joshi and Bhavin Shastri will perform
Venue: Kalidas Grounds, Mulund (West)
Attraction: Traditional folk-style Navratri
Season pass: Rs700
Radiance Dandiya
Manish Parekh’s Drum Beat, which has been in the industry for the past 15 years, will perform. For the convenience of couples, organisers have made provisions for a crèche
Venue: Sahara Star Hotel, Near Sahar Airport, Vile Parle (East)
Attraction: Various Navratri packages are on offer, some of which include a stay at the Sahara Star. Revellers can win prizes for the best selfie, best photographs
Daily pass: Rs400 to Rs1,200
Season pass: Rs6,000
Rangilo Re Navratri
Organisers have touted playback singer Parthiv Gohil as their star attraction. He will perform a special segment of various genres of Gujarati songs. From 6 pm onwards, revellers can check out a flea market at the venue
Venue: NESCO Centre, Goregaon
Attraction: All-night dandiya
Daily pass: Rs300 to Rs500
Season pass: Rs2,500
Dome Dandiya Nights
Ramzat, a popular south Mumbai band, will perform. The organisers also plan to play Hindi, Gujarati and Marwari songs
Venue: Dome @ NSCI SVP stadium, Worli
Attraction: A trip to Europe for specific winner everyday
Price: Daily passes from Rs750 to Rs900
Season pass: Rs3,500
Meera’s Navratri 2017
Indipop duo Priti-Pinky, who have been popular in Borivli for the past 15 years and have also made a foray into Bollywood, will perform
Venue: Kutchi Grounds, Off Link Road, Borivli (West)
Attraction: A one-lakh-sq-ft wooden platform
Daily pass: Rs200 to Rs450
Season pass: Rs1,500
Raas Rang 2017
Musician Naitik Nagda will perform
Venue: Modella Mill Compound, Thane (West)
Attraction: A selfie booth
Daily pass: Rs300
Season pass: Rs2,000