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Garba Nights Take Over Texas
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 08, Oct 2025
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Garba Unites Communities Across Texas / Courtesy: Subash Shah
Across Texas, Indian American communities came together under twinkling lights and thundering beats, keeping alive the centuries-old Garba tradition that has now found a vibrant home in the Lone Star State.
The Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Institution hosted a grand Navratri festival in Dallas, uniting the Gujarati community in a vibrant celebration of faith and culture. The ten-day event, filled with nightly Garba and Dandiya sessions, blended devotion with festivity as participants in traditional Kathiyawadi attire danced to Gujarati folk beats in honor of Goddess Amba.
Daily Aarti, rituals, and prasadam distribution deepened the spiritual atmosphere, while food stalls offering Gujarati delicacies added to the communal joy. Culminating on Dussehra with special programs, the festival reflected the community’s enduring commitment to preserving tradition and unity in Texas.
The Gujarat Senior Society Plano (GSSP) hosted a grand Garba Night on Sept.17, at Minerva Banquet Hall, drawing a full house of members for an evening of music, devotion, and Gujarati pride. The celebration opened with appetizers and a welcome address by GSSP president Bhupeshbhai Talsania, who thanked sponsors and guests.
Following a prayer and birthday recognitions, the event featured an informative talk by Dr. Haresh Boghara of Epic Medical Research and remarks from sponsor Mukundbhai Soni of Aarti Jewelers.
Renowned singers Tushar Joshi and Nirva Shah set the stage alive with traditional Garba numbers, sparking an evening of joyful dance and devotion. The soulful Aarti and lively Raas that followed captured the true spirit of Navratri. The night concluded with a Kathiyawadi dinner—complete with Farali options for those observing Aagiyaras—rounding off a memorable celebration of culture, unity, and community spirit.
The DFW Hindu Temple, or Ekta Mandir, became a vibrant center of Gujarati culture and devotion during this year’s Navratri festival, held from September 22 to October 1. Each evening from 8 PM to midnight—and until 2 AM on weekends—the temple came alive with the rhythmic beats of Garba and Dandiya. The renowned Melody Star Group from India added a magical touch with their soulful performances, captivating thousands of attendees.
Drawing 1,500 to 2,000 participants daily, the celebration beautifully blended spirituality and culture. Aarti performed each evening by a female devotee with a lit lamp deepened the devotional atmosphere, while prasad distribution and Gujarati food stalls fostered a warm sense of community. On Ashtami, a grand havan drew devotees in collective worship, and the festivities culminated with a joyous Dussehra celebration.
The Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Dallas (BSCD) hosted a lively “Navratri Utsav – 3G Raas Garba” on October 4, 2025, at Otto Middle School in Plano, Texas. The day-long celebration brought together members, families, and guests in a joyful expression of culture, devotion, and community spirit.
The festivities began with a warm welcome and traditional Gujarati snacks—fafda, jalebi, and hot tea—followed by photo booth fun and lively hosting by Vitthalbhai Diyora and Sharadbhai Patel. Members celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in October were honored with bouquets and a collective rendition of the birthday song, adding to the camaraderie.
The highlight of the evening was the aarti and Garba Raas, where devotees danced to DJ music, live singing, and dhol beats in honor of Goddess Durga. Dressed in colorful attire, participants filled the hall with rhythm and devotion. Culinary delights like pani puri, pav bhaji, pizza, and ragda patties, capped with ice cream, rounded off the celebration.
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