Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami, a festival marking the victory of good over evil, is celebrated in a grand manner across the country, with diverse local traditions adding to the vibrancy of Dussehra celebrations in India. While dandiya and garba dances are integral to Navratri in Gujarat, many cities outside the state, including Hyderabad, seem to have caught the enthusiastic spirit of these traditional dances, which have thus been adopted into regional Dussehra festivities.
Garba events and dandiya nights organized across the city garner huge crowds every year. This time too, Navratri events in Hyderabad are back to get you into the festive fervor.
Popular Navratri Events in Hyderabad 2022
- Dandiya Dhamal
- Dandiya Nights 2022
- Dandiya Raas
- Navkar Navratri Utsav
Dandiya Dhamal
Hyderabad’s biggest Navratri Utsav 2022, Dandiya Dhamal, is all set to entertain you with 6 hours of nonstop music and live dandiya and garba dances. Popular band ‘Rock Beaters’ from Mumbai would perform on all nine days, which is going to be a major attraction at Dandiya Dhamal 2022. What’s more? Gorge delicious food, let the palmist/parrot card reader tell you your fortune or get beautiful mehendi applied on your hands by henna artists.
Venue: Imperial Gardens, Secunderabad
Date & Timing: 26 September to 4 October; 7 pm to 11.45 pm
Dandiya Nights 2022
One of the biggest Navratri events in Hyderabad, Dandiya Nights draws more than 15,000 visitors during the nine days of extravagant celebration involving traditional dance performances, live music, and a wide spread of delicious food (both north and south Indian cuisines). Dandiya Nights 2022 will feature a super-talented DJ artist every night and different events; making every day of Navratri special in its own way. You might also run into celebrities attending these Navratri celebrations.
Venue: Police Hockey Stadium, Begumpet
Date & Timing: 26 September to 4 October; from 6 pm onwards
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Dandiya Raas
A beautiful dance performed with utmost reverence to Goddess Durga, Dandiya Raas spellbinds the viewers with rhythmic movements and perfect synchronization between dancers. Head to Bantia Gardens this year to witness a breathtaking performance of Dandiya Raas. There is live dhol and orchestra music plus food stalls serving delectable festive food.
Venue: Bantia Gardens, Secunderabad
Date & Timing: 26 September to 1 October & 3 October to 4 October; 6.30 to 11.45 pm
Navkar Navratri Utsav
Navkar Navratri Utsav is gearing up for a grand fifth season this Dussehra 2022. It is among the biggest Navratri events in Hyderabad, which also sees the attendance of celebrities. Popular Gujarati singer Ishani Dave, a live band from Mumbai Bamboo Beats, and a special appearance by Bollywood celebrity Daisy Shah form a part of the lineup for Navkar Navratri Utsav 2022. Capping off the joyous celebration is the Maha-Aarti planned on the eighth day.
Venue: Classic Gardens, Secunderabad
Date & Timing: 26 September to 4 October; 7 pm to 11.45 pm
A few more happening Navratri events in Hyderabad include Rang Taali (at Classic Convention Three), Dandiya Ramzat (at SN Reddy Gardens), Dandiya Night (at Wonderla), and Jalsa (at SNC Convention). If you are flying to Hyderabad from USA to celebrate this Dussehra in your hometown, do attend these Navratri events in the city with your family and have a blast!
