Free Garba No More? Ahmedabad’s GMDC Ground Garba to Now Cost ₹100-₹3,000
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Gujarat Tourism has introduced paid entry for its Navratri celebrations at the GMDC Ground in Ahmedabad, ending free access for the public.
Passes Priced From ₹100 To ₹3,000
For the first time in the 23-year history of the state-organised Navratri celebrations, visitors will have to purchase passes to enter the GMDC Ground.
The passes for the Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav will be available online, with prices ranging from ₹100 to ₹3,000.
The report states that the passes have been divided into different categories, with general entry starting at ₹100 and premium categories costing more.
The ticket price for the ‘Premium Zone’ will initially be ₹1,200 for a group of eight people. From the fifth day of Navratri, the same group pass will cost ₹3,000.
Free Entry Ends After 23 Years
The GMDC Ground has hosted the government-organised Navratri celebrations for 23 years. The event was initially made accessible to people from middle- and lower-income groups and became a major public attraction during the festival.
This year, however, Gujarat Tourism has introduced a ticketing system for the event.
Online Passes For Garba Celebration
According to the report, online sales of the passes have started, with prices depending on the category selected by visitors.
The move has sparked questions among members of the public over charging for entry to a Navratri celebration that was previously open to everyone.
