What it means for Nagpur
Dholida creates an experience for the city, something to look forward to annually, a place that feels like home during Navratri. At its heart it is about people, their stories, and giving them somewhere to belong.
Our sponsors
The names behind
the nine nights.
Our supportersVishwa Hindu Parishad ✦ Bajrang Dal
About Dholida
Where tradition
meets celebration.
Dholida Garba Utsav is a nine-night Navratri Garba celebration in Nagpur, built as a passion project by a founder who has attended Navratri festivals. The idea behind it is a Garba Utsav where tradition, music, powerful sound, elegance and authenticity all sit together — roots meeting modern energy, without losing the spirit of Navratri.
The experience for people
Scale with calm
Even with thousands on the ground, the atmosphere stays positive and people feel safe, comfortable and connected.
More than dancing
Tight security, a mandir for devotees, photo booths, a live band, and a food court where people sit, eat and spend time together — sometimes on the ground when tables run out.
Maha Aarti
The ground filled with diyas, devotional singing, then silence for the panditji's mantras broken by fireworks. The moment that holds everything Dholida stands for: culture, faith, celebration, togetherness, joy.
Reunion point
A reason each year to make plans, meet old friends and family, and celebrate culture together.
Built on feedback
The team listens to problems people raise, treating one person's complaint as likely shared by many, and fixes them.
What it means for the team
The event where everyone sets ego aside for one shared goal: the success of the event and the best possible experience for people. Alongside the work sits bhakti towards Mata — the story, emotion and belief behind Dholida are what make it more than an event for those running it.
Social partner
No Difference Foundation
No Difference Foundation is a Nagpur-based non-profit working since 2016 on the belief that a single shared day can change how a child sees the world. Its flagship initiative, A Day For Them, brings orphan children from Nagpur and surrounding towns together for a day of meals, games, stage performances and gifts — growing from its first edition in 2018 to over 500 children expected in 2024. Alongside it, the Foundation runs Sahara, an annual blood donation drive that has crossed 1,000 donors; Plantotsav, a festival-themed plantation drive; Clean Karona, a multi-NGO cleanliness campaign; and Cyclothon, a ride for women's safety and fitness. Driven by more than 400 active volunteers, its work spans education, healthcare, environment and social welfare, guided by a simple idea: Love, Care & Share — a difference that differentiates.
The gallery
Nine nights.
One infinite beat.
From the first taali to the last dandiya strike — real moments from the Dholida floor.
Event highlights
A night made
to remember.
One of Nagpur’s biggest Garba venues
Ample parking
Dedicated food court
Tight on-ground security
HALFF TIME · NAGPUR
Tickets
Choose your pass
09 nights of Navratri · 11 Oct to 19 Oct · Halff Time Venue. Mix season and day passes in one booking — as many of each as you need.
Nine nights.
One pass.
11–19 October. Walk in on any night — without deciding tonight which nights you'll want.
₹2,000₹222 a night, all taxes included
Day by day the same 9 nights cost ₹7,110 — you save ₹5,110
The last three nights alone cost ₹4,000. All 9 cost ₹2,000.
- ✦Entry on all 9 nights, 11–19 October
- ✦Inclusive of all taxes
- ✦One booking, zero queues for the rest of Navratri
- ✦Covers the big finale nights worth ₹1,000 each
- ✦Walk in on any night, or all nine — nothing to decide in advance
- ✦Locked in before the finale nights sell out
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Event details
Date11–19 October 2026
TimeGates open at 6:30 PM | Garba begins at 7:00 PM
ParkingAvailable at venue
THE DESTINATIONHalff Time
Venue, Nagpur
Venue, Nagpur
Good to know
Before you
join the circle.
Everything you need for a seamless night of Garba.
01What time does Dholida begin?＋
Gates open at 6:30 PM; the Garba begins at 7:00 PM. Arrive early for hassle-free entry and parking — come dressed and ready for the first raas.
02Is Dholida family-friendly?＋
Yes. It's built for friends and families to share the same floor, across generations. Children are welcome, accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the evening.
03Are there any food stalls available at the venue?＋
Yes — food stalls and refreshments are available on-site. You won't need to step out during the celebration.
04Is parking available?＋
Yes, at and around the venue. Arrive early on peak nights and follow the on-ground parking and entry signage.
05Can I buy tickets at the venue?＋
Tickets are sold online, through the official Dholida ticketing website. Book in advance to secure your preferred night and skip the queues.