Navratri Festival

Navratri Festival

Oct 2026

Oct 2026

116Days
14Hours
23Minutes
27Seconds
116Days
14Hours
23Minutes
27Seconds

Navratri Festival

Oct 2026

116Days
14Hours
23Minutes
27Seconds
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Person in concert
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People on a concert
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Person partying
  • Celebration of Nine Nights

  • Celebration of Nine Nights

Confident You're on the Right Track

Why Navratri?

Sharad Navratri honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating the victory of the divine feminine. It is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu calendar. A celebration of light over darkness, strength over fear, and devotion over doubt. Nine nights where spirit, energy, and community come alive as one.

Confident You're on the Right Track

Why Navratri?

Sharad Navratri honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating the victory of the divine feminine. It is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu calendar. A celebration of light over darkness, strength over fear, and devotion over doubt. Nine nights where spirit, energy, and community come alive as one.

Confident You're on the Right Track

Why Navratri?

Sharad Navratri honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating the victory of the divine feminine. It is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu calendar. A celebration of light over darkness, strength over fear, and devotion over doubt. Nine nights where spirit, energy, and community come alive as one.

Engage in Our Learning Workshop

Why Garba?

A Gujarati devotional dance performed in circles around the sacred Garbo pot - each step an act of surrender and joy offered to the Goddess. Because some emotions can’t be spoken, they’re felt in rhythm. Garba is prayer in motion, where every step brings you closer to joy.

Engage in Our Learning Workshop

Why Garba?

A Gujarati devotional dance performed in circles around the sacred Garbo pot - each step an act of surrender and joy offered to the Goddess. Because some emotions can’t be spoken, they’re felt in rhythm. Garba is prayer in motion, where every step brings you closer to joy.

Engage in Our Learning Workshop

Why Garba?

A Gujarati devotional dance performed in circles around the sacred Garbo pot - each step an act of surrender and joy offered to the Goddess. Because some emotions can’t be spoken, they’re felt in rhythm. Garba is prayer in motion, where every step brings you closer to joy.

Opening Celebration & VIP Registration

Why Vancouver?

A city far from home, yet full of hearts that carry it within. Here, cultures meet - and traditions find a new place to belong. The Navratri Festival Society brings the full tradition of Gujarati Navratri to Vancouver - 9 nights of authentic dance, prayer, food, and community.

Opening Celebration & VIP Registration

Why Vancouver?

A city far from home, yet full of hearts that carry it within. Here, cultures meet - and traditions find a new place to belong. The Navratri Festival Society brings the full tradition of Gujarati Navratri to Vancouver - 9 nights of authentic dance, prayer, food, and community.

Opening Celebration & VIP Registration

Why Vancouver?

A city far from home, yet full of hearts that carry it within. Here, cultures meet - and traditions find a new place to belong. The Navratri Festival Society brings the full tradition of Gujarati Navratri to Vancouver - 9 nights of authentic dance, prayer, food, and community.

  • Dance

    Devotion

    Community

    Celebration

  • Celebration

    Community

    Devotion

    Dance

The Nine Nights

Shakti - The Power of Durga

Shakti - The Power of Durga

Maa Shailaputri

Daughter of the mountains, she represents the foundation of all energy. Worshipped in red, she is the beginning of the divine journey.

Maa Brahmacharini

The ascetic form of the Goddess, she embodies devotion, penance, and self-discipline. She teaches that true power comes from within.

Maa Chandraghanta

Adorned with a crescent moon, she is the warrior form - fierce, fearless, and ready for battle against darkness.

Lakshmi - Abundance & Grace

Lakshmi - Abundance & Grace

Maa Kushmanda

The creator of the universe, she is the cosmic smile that brought light into darkness. She blesses health, strength, and prosperity.

Maa Skandamata

Mother of the war god Kartikeya, she represents the fierce, unconditional love of a mother. She grants liberation and fulfillment.

Maa Katyayani

The most powerful warrior form, born of the collective fury of all gods to defeat Mahishasura. She is courage made divine.

Saraswati - Wisdom & Liberation

Saraswati - Wisdom & Liberation

Maa Kalaratri

The darkest, most intense form of Durga - she destroys ignorance and ego. Her night is the turning point, darkness before the dawn.

Maa Mahagauri

Pure, calm, and radiant white, she represents the restoration of peace after battle. She cleanses and renews the soul.

Maa Siddhidatri

The final and most complete form, she grants all siddhis (divine powers) and blesses the devotee with wisdom, fulfillment, and liberation.

Claim Your Night

Weekend Pass

1 ticket per night Pick this for a Saturday or Sunday night of Navratri. Come once, or keep coming back - the more nights you join, the better it gets.

Weekend Pass

1 ticket per night Pick this for a Saturday or Sunday night of Navratri. Come once, or keep coming back - the more nights you join, the better it gets.

Weekday Pass

1 ticket per night Pick this for any weeknight. The energy is real, the dancing is genuine, and every night feels different. Grab a ticket for one, or a few. You'll want to come back.

Weekday Pass

1 ticket per night Pick this for any weeknight. The energy is real, the dancing is genuine, and every night feels different. Grab a ticket for one, or a few. You'll want to come back.

Thanksgiving Pass

1 ticket per night Celebrate Thanksgiving night with your community - Garba, Aarti, and a room full of people who get it. A perfect addition if you're already joining us for other nights during the festival.

Thanksgiving Pass

1 ticket per night Celebrate Thanksgiving night with your community - Garba, Aarti, and a room full of people who get it. A perfect addition if you're already joining us for other nights during the festival.

Claim Your Night

Weekend Pass

1 ticket per night Pick this for a Saturday or Sunday night of Navratri. Come once, or keep coming back - the more nights you join, the better it gets.

Weekday Pass

1 ticket per night Pick this for any weeknight. The energy is real, the dancing is genuine, and every night feels different. Grab a ticket for one, or a few. You'll want to come back.

Thanksgiving Pass

1 ticket per night Celebrate Thanksgiving night with your community - Garba, Aarti, and a room full of people who get it. A perfect addition if you're already joining us for other nights during the festival.

The Hands Behind it all

The Hands Behind
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The Hands
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Awesome members

Awesome members

Dr Maheshbhai
Lodhia

Dr Maheshbhai
Lodhia

Nandlalbhai Raniga

Hemant Soni

Ramaben Devia

Mayuriben Jogia

Proud Volunteers

Trisha

Vaibhav

Veeral

Ripal

Everything You Need to know

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Is there a dress code?

Traditional Indian attire is highly encouraged. If you want a traditional Gujarati look, women can wear a chaniya or lehenga choli, and men can wear a kediyu or kurta. Don't worry if you don't have traditional wear - come as you are, dance with your heart.

Is the festival open to everyone?

Can I buy tickets at the door?

What if I don't know how to do Garba?

What food is available at the festival?

Is there free parking?