Gujarat Approves ₹2.90 Crore for Nine-Day Garba at Five Sacred Pilgrimage Sites

Devotees visiting five major pilgrimage sites across Gujarat during Navratri will be able to participate in nine consecutive nights of traditional Garba celebrations, following the state government’s approval of ₹2.90 crore for the festivities.

The initiative marks a shift from the earlier arrangement of funding celebrations for just one day. The extended programmes aim to align cultural festivities with all nine days of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Shakti.

Five Pilgrimage Sites Selected for Nine-Day Celebrations

The nine-day Garba celebrations will be organised at the following pilgrimage sites across Gujarat:

• Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan, Ambaji
• Unai Mataji Temple, Vansda
• Shri Modheshwari Mataji Temple, Modhera
• Shri Bahucharaji Mataji Temple, Mehsana
• Shri Umiya Mataji Temple, Unjha

Devotion and Gujarat’s Folk Culture to Come Together

The initiative aims to offer pilgrims visiting these sacred sites throughout Navratri an opportunity to participate in Garba in a devotional atmosphere.

By extending celebrations across all nine nights, the government seeks to combine traditional worship with Gujarat’s rich folk culture and provide devotees with a more immersive Navratri experience at the five pilgrimage destinations.