The Sharadiya Navratri celebrations are in full swing across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The nine-day festival, which commenced on October 11, will culminate on October 20 with Vijayadashami. During this period, various Garba and Dandiya events have been organized at multiple locations in the cities, as reported by Punekar News.
At the D. Y. Patil Cricket Ground in Ravet, the ‘Ramti Aave’ event is being held from October 11 to 20. ‘Raas Rasiya Garba and Dandiya Season 4’ is taking place at Nahata Lawns on Sinhagad Road. ‘Pune’s Biggest Dandiya Nights’ is scheduled from October 16 to 19 at Mahalakshmi Lawns in Karve Nagar. ‘Dandiya Dhoom 9.0’ will be celebrated at The Orchid Hotel and Balewadi from October 16 to 18. Concurrently, ‘Raas Rang Dandiya 4.0’ is being organized at BHS Open Ground in Baner.
‘Dandiya United’ has organized simultaneous events from October 16 to 18 in East Pune (The Mills) and West Pune (Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Wakad). ‘Rangilo Raas’ will be held at Oasis Lawn, Amanora Mall, on October 16 and 17. ‘Jalsa 4.0’ is scheduled for October 18 at Vardhaman Lawns. For children, ‘Dandiya Delight 4.0’ is a special event in Kharadi. A ‘Generation Z’ themed night is planned for October 17 in Narhe, while a Garba event related to Ravan Dahan will take place on Dussehra, October 20.
Pune Police have announced measures to divert traffic and impose parking restrictions around major temples. Traditional or ethnic attire is preferred at most event venues. Many events are alcohol-free and feature food stalls, competitions, and photo zones. Tickets are available on platforms such as BookMyShow and District.in. Organizers have advised attendees to arrive early to avoid crowds and facilitate security checks.
