Navratri cultural festivals scheduled in Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Various cultural festivals are scheduled to take place in India starting October 11 to celebrate Navratri.

In Nagpur, the Ramdaspeth Cultural Foundation will host the ‘Dhamal Dandiya 2026’ festival from October 11 to 19 at the Maharaj Bagh Club Lawns. The nine-day event will feature live music from a Mumbai-based troupe and includes amenities such as a waterproof dome, food stalls, and CCTV surveillance.

In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the 27th Navratri Music Festival, initiated by Dr. Shrirang Deshpande, will also commence on October 11. Held at Deepshri in Bhagnagar, the festival aims to showcase both established and emerging classical vocalists and instrumentalists. The lineup includes performances by artists such as Swar Prabhugaonkar, Pt. Dhananjay Joshi, and various tabla and santur players over the nine-day period.