Navratri Festival

Navratri Festival - Nine Nights of Divine Celebration

Experience the spiritual energy and vibrant festivities of Navratri at AoHO Main Hall. This nine-night celebration honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga through devotion, music, and traditional folk dances.

Festival Schedule (All 9 Nights)

Daily celebrations from September 25 to October 3, 2025

• 7:00 PM: Aarti and evening prayers
• 7:30 PM: Traditional Garba and Dandiya Raas
• 10:00 PM: Prasad distribution

Each Night's Significance

Daily worship of different forms of Goddess Durga:

• Day 1-3: Goddess Durga (Destroyer of evil)
• Day 4-6: Goddess Lakshmi (Bestower of wealth)
• Day 7-9: Goddess Saraswati (Giver of knowledge)

Special Features

• Professional Garba instructors for beginners
• Live traditional music and dhol players
• Authentic Gujarati and Rajasthani folk dances
• Special Kanya Puja on the final day
• Daily prasad and light refreshments
• Children's Garba competition

Dress Code

Traditional colorful attire preferred. Chaniya Choli for ladies, Kediyu for men. Each night has a traditional color theme.

Free Entry for all nights. Join us in celebrating the divine feminine energy and the victory of good over evil!