Navratri Festival Celebration 2025

Navratri Festival Celebration 2025

Join us for nine glorious nights of devotion, dance, and celebration honoring Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms at AoHO Main Hall, London.

9-Day Festival Schedule

September 29 - October 7, 2025

Daily celebrations from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Each Evening's Program

• 6:00 PM: Doors open, welcome refreshments
• 6:30 PM: Evening Aarti and prayers to Goddess Durga
• 7:00 PM: Traditional Garba begins with live dhol
• 9:00 PM: Energetic Dandiya Raas
• 10:30 PM: Prasad distribution and blessings

Special Features

• Live Music: Professional Garba musicians and dhol players every night
• Dance Workshops: Free Garba and Dandiya lessons daily at 6:00 PM
• Theme Nights: Each night features a different traditional color theme
• Dandiya Sticks: Complimentary traditional dandiya sticks provided
• Photo Opportunities: Decorated photo booths with traditional backgrounds
• Food Court: Authentic Gujarati snacks and refreshments available
• Kids Corner: Special area for children with age-appropriate activities

Daily Color Themes

• Day 1: Yellow - Goddess Shailaputri
• Day 2: Green - Goddess Brahmacharini
• Day 3: Grey - Goddess Chandraghanta
• Day 4: Orange - Goddess Kushmanda
• Day 5: White - Goddess Skandamata
• Day 6: Red - Goddess Katyayani
• Day 7: Royal Blue - Goddess Kalaratri
• Day 8: Pink - Goddess Mahagauri
• Day 9: Purple - Goddess Siddhidatri

Grand Finale - Dussehra Day

October 7, 2025: Special celebrations including Kanya Puja (worship of young girls), final Garba night, and Dussehra rituals.

What to Expect

• Thousands of devotees celebrating together
• Traditional Gujarat and Rajasthan folk dance forms
• Spiritual atmosphere with devotional songs
• Community bonding and networking
• Authentic cultural experience

Dress Code

Traditional Indian attire strongly encouraged:

• Ladies: Chaniya Choli, Ghagra, or Saree in the day's color theme
• Gentlemen: Kediyu, Kurta Pajama, or traditional wear
• Comfortable footwear for dancing

Facilities

• Ample parking space
• Separate areas for ladies and gents
• First aid station
• Wheelchair accessible venue
• Prayer room for quiet reflection

Entry: £5 per person per night | £35 for all 9 nights pass (Save £10)

Children under 12: FREE

Advance registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome based on capacity.