Garba, with a side of luxury: Navratri gets a ‘premium’ touch
Premium Navratri celebrations in Ahmedabad and Vadodara feature lavish touches like VIP bouncers, private butlers, and gourmet meals. Star singer Kirtidan Gadhvi is headlining a 900,000-square-foot air-conditioned dome in Ahmedabad, which can accommodate 17,500 guests per day. Tickets for the event range from Rs 999 and above. Organizers attribute the rising costs to higher fees demanded by artists, the lack of sponsors, and increased venue setup rates.
In Vadodara, ticket prices for Garba events vary greatly, from a Rs 2,500 season pass to a Rs 1.21 lakh VIP table for 10. VIP packages include perks like reserved parking, food vouchers, and a dedicated guest-relations executive. The Gujarat government has not imposed any limits on the closing time for Garba events during Navratri, which begins on October 11.
The state-organized Vibrant Navratri Festival has introduced token tickets for some entry areas to control access and maintain administrative control.
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