Garba Nights Are Coming: Navratri & Dussehra Event Invitations
Garba Nights Are Coming: Navratri & Dussehra Event Invitations
From garba and dandiya nights to Durga Puja get-togethers and Dussehra gatherings — here’s how to invite everyone in 2026, and what to put in the invite.
Navratri turns nine nights into the busiest social stretch of the year. There are garba and dandiya evenings, Durga Puja pandals, kanya pujan at home, and a Dussehra get-together to close it all off. Every one of them needs an invitation that lands quickly on WhatsApp, looks festive, and tells guests exactly where and when to arrive. This guide covers the 2026 dates, the kinds of invitations worth sending, what to include, and ready-to-adapt wording you can make your own.
Quick Answer
To invite people for a garba or Navratri event, send a festive video or card invitation 1–2 weeks ahead with the event name, date, venue, entry time, dress code and a contact number. Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, and Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday, 20 October. An animated video invite shares best on WhatsApp and community groups.
Navratri & Dussehra 2026 Dates
Nine nights of Durga worship lead into Vijayadashami. Garba and dandiya evenings usually run right through the festival, with the biggest crowds over the final weekend.
Because Navratri sits in early-to-mid October, September is the smart month to plan and send your invitations — before venues, dhol players and caterers get booked out for the festive rush.
Types of Navratri & Dussehra Invitations to Send
The festival has more social occasions than any other in the calendar. Here are the ones worth a proper invite.
Garba & dandiya night
The headline event. A colourful video invite with the venue, entry time, dress code and pass details gets shared instantly across friend and society groups.
Durga Puja get-together
For families and communities hosting or visiting a pandal — invite relatives for darshan, anjali and bhog with clear timings.
Kanya Pujan at home
A warm, simple invite for the Ashtami or Navami kanya pujan, letting families know the puja and bhojan timing.
Society or corporate Navratri event
Housing societies, clubs and offices hosting garba nights need a clean event invite with rules, ticketing and parking notes.
Dussehra family gathering
Close the festival with a get-together, Ayudha Puja or Vijayadashami lunch — a short invite keeps everyone on the same page.
What to Include in a Garba / Event Invitation
- Event name — “Garba Night”, “Dandiya Raas”, “Navratri Utsav” or your society’s theme name.
- Date and day — and which night of Navratri, if it helps.
- Venue with a landmark — hall, ground or society name.
- Entry / start time — and closing time if there is one.
- Dress code or colour of the day — a lovely festive touch guests appreciate.
- Entry pass or ticket details — if the event is ticketed.
- Contact / WhatsApp number for RSVPs and queries.
Invitation Wording You Can Adapt
Card or Video — Which Works Better?
For a high-energy festival, movement wins. An animated video invite with music, colour and dandiya sticks matches the mood of garba far better than a still image, and it travels fast on WhatsApp and community groups. A still card still has its place — for a formal Durga Puja or kanya pujan invite to elders, or as a quick display picture. Many hosts send a video to the wider circle and a card to close family.
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A Simple Timeline
- Mid-September: Fix your event date, venue and dress code. Book dhol, DJ or caterer early.
- Late September: Order your garba or event invitation video and card.
- 1–2 weeks before: Share it across friend, family and society WhatsApp groups.
- 2 days before: Send a reminder with the venue, time and pass details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I invite people for a garba or dandiya night?
Send a festive video or card invitation 1 to 2 weeks ahead with the event name, date, venue with a landmark, entry time, dress code and a contact number. An animated video invite shares best on WhatsApp and society groups.
When is Navratri and Dussehra in 2026?
Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, and Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Ashtami and Navami timings can vary slightly by region.
What should a Navratri event invitation include?
The event name, date and day, venue with a landmark, entry or start time, dress code or colour of the day, entry pass details if ticketed, and a WhatsApp number for RSVPs.
Should I send a video or a card for a garba event?
Send a video for garba and dandiya nights — the music and movement match the festive energy and share fast on WhatsApp. A card suits a formal Durga Puja or kanya pujan invite to elders. Many hosts send both.
When should I send Navratri invitations?
Plan and order in September, then share 1 to 2 weeks before the event. Sending early helps guests plan and lets you book venues and vendors before the festive rush fills them up.