{
  "id": 13688182,
  "title": "Garba, with a side of luxury: Navratri gets a ‘premium’ touch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/garba-with-a-side-of-luxury-navratri-gets-a-premium-touch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:21:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/garba-with-a-side-of-luxury-navratri-gets-a-premium-touch-10916608/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Premium Navratri events in Ahmedabad and Vadodara offer VIP amenities.",
    "Star singer Kirtidan Gadhvi performs at a 900,000 sq ft air-conditioned dome.",
    "Ticket prices range from Rs 999 to Rs 1.21 lakh for VIP tables."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}