Top 3 Navratri Utsav

The Guide tells you where to head this Navratri to showcase your killer Garbha or Dandiya moves and enjoy fun activities

Theu00a0Guide tells you where to head this Navratri to showcaseu00a0your killer Garbha or Dandiya moves and enjoy fun activities

Celebrate the nine festive nights of Navratri by decking up in colouful cholis and bright red chaniyas or sport traditional dhotis. If you can't locate your favourite pair of colourful dandiyas, don't fret as you will be provided a pair free of cost. Due to the onslaught of swine flu, there won't be a grand nine-day celebration this year but you can still enjoy your share of a few memorable nights.

Dandiya at Corinthian Club in 2008. pics/ Dhananjay Dhopate

1. Sanskruti
Dance away to the tunes of Sanskruti's in-house orchestra. You can also indulge in fun activities such as pot-making and enjoy magic shows, learn your future from palm-readers and get mehendi designs on your hands. For some pet-pooja, dig into the scrumptious spread of Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisine. Dandiya sticks will be provided at the venue.
At: Solapur Highway, Loni Kalbhor, opposite Indian Oil Corporation.
On: September 20, 26, 27, from 5.30 pm
Cost: Rs 350

2. Pan Card Club
Don your best Ghagra-Choli and Kediyas and rush to Baner Hills for the ultimate Dandiya experience. Catch Jet Set Band performing live and gorge on a spread of Indian and Chinese food. Dandiya sticks will be provided at the venue for free.
At: Baner Hills, Balewadi Phata, Baner.
On: September 27, from 6.30 pm onwards
Call: 66035000

3. Loop Lounge
Check out their first-ever Dandiya Utsav and groove to the tunes of Disco Dandiya and Disco Hip-Hop by DJ Sunny. They also offer you a
welcome drink and sandwiches alongwith free Dandiya sticks.
At: Marketyard, Gultekdi.
On: September 27, from 5.30 pm onwards
Cost: Rs 300