Navratri Festival

Navratri Festival

Oct 2026

Oct 2026

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Navratri Festival

Oct 2026

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  • 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

Single Night

One night is all it takes to feel it. Step into the circle, feel the rhythm of the dhol, and let the Aarti of Mataji move through you. Includes full evening access - Garba, live band, Aarti ceremony, and authentic Gujarati food. Plus one Lucky Draw entry for the night.

Single Night

One night is all it takes to feel it. Step into the circle, feel the rhythm of the dhol, and let the Aarti of Mataji move through you. Includes full evening access - Garba, live band, Aarti ceremony, and authentic Gujarati food. Plus one Lucky Draw entry for the night.

Weekend Pass

The festival hits different on a weekend. Three consecutive nights of pure Garba energy - the crowd is bigger, the music is louder, and the Aarti feels electric. Perfect for families and friend groups who want the full experience without committing to all 10 nights. Includes three Lucky Draw entries - one per night.

Weekend Pass

The festival hits different on a weekend. Three consecutive nights of pure Garba energy - the crowd is bigger, the music is louder, and the Aarti feels electric. Perfect for families and friend groups who want the full experience without committing to all 10 nights. Includes three Lucky Draw entries - one per night.

Full Festival Pass

For those who live and breathe Navratri. This is the complete journey - all nine forms of the Goddess, all 9 nights of Garba, all 9 Aartis. Watch the festival build from the sacred opening night all the way to the triumphant finale. Priority entry every night, front-of-line access, and 9 Lucky Draw entries. For the true devotee of Navratri.

Full Festival Pass

For those who live and breathe Navratri. This is the complete journey - all nine forms of the Goddess, all 9 nights of Garba, all 9 Aartis. Watch the festival build from the sacred opening night all the way to the triumphant finale. Priority entry every night, front-of-line access, and 9 Lucky Draw entries. For the true devotee of Navratri.

Claim Your Night

Single Night

One night is all it takes to feel it. Step into the circle, feel the rhythm of the dhol, and let the Aarti of Mataji move through you. Includes full evening access - Garba, live band, Aarti ceremony, and authentic Gujarati food. Plus one Lucky Draw entry for the night.

Weekend Pass

The festival hits different on a weekend. Three consecutive nights of pure Garba energy - the crowd is bigger, the music is louder, and the Aarti feels electric. Perfect for families and friend groups who want the full experience without committing to all 10 nights. Includes three Lucky Draw entries - one per night.

Full Festival Pass

For those who live and breathe Navratri. This is the complete journey - all nine forms of the Goddess, all 9 nights of Garba, all 9 Aartis. Watch the festival build from the sacred opening night all the way to the triumphant finale. Priority entry every night, front-of-line access, and 9 Lucky Draw entries. For the true devotee of Navratri.

The Hands Behind it all

The Hands Behind
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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. on'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?