Do you know, Vadodara is also called as a Sanskriti City, meaning a cultural town.
People in Vadodara are very festive and all the happy occasions are accompanied with a Garba. Garba is a dance form with which all the Gujaratis are born with. In this read, we bring the important festivals in Vadodara that are worth participating at least once in our life.
Navratri
It is one of the two most important festivals in Vadodara. Navratri is a 9 days long festival organized in the praise of Goddess Durga. Huge idols of Goddess Durga are set in large compounds. From evening to midnight, every day, people (including men, women, and children) play Garba before the Goddess. Garba is a traditional dance form of Gujarat, where people dance in circles following the same steps. The team of random guests performing in similar tune is impeccable. The music, the colorful, traditional attires of the people, and the inebriation, are just unforgettable.
Uttarayan
It is also known as Makar Sankranti in many parts of India. It is a day when the sun enters the Northern Hemisphere. The Uttarayan festival symbolises the beginning of a six months period between Makar Sankranti and the Karka Sankranti. On this day people share joy by flying kites and a number of delicacies are prepared at home.
The Gujarat government also organises a week long International Kite Festival in different cities of Gujarat. The festival is an important milestone of Gujarat Tourism as people from all over the world participate in the Kite Festival.
Well, if you ever get a chance, do attend the Navratri and Uttarayan in Vadodara. The city also celebrates Holi, Diwali, and other regional and national festivals with great enthusiasm. You can also travel to Vadodara via intercity cab and enjoy the festive aura of the town.
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