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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Performs Garba at Navratri Celebration on Chotila Hill
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM
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Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi joined the Navratri festivities on Chotila hill, playing Garba and singing traditional songs.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi took part in the Navratri celebrations held on Chotila hill, a popular pilgrimage spot in the state. The political leader was seen playing the traditional Garba drum and singing folk songs alongside devotees gathered for the nine-night festival.
The event, organized by local cultural committees, attracted a sizable crowd of residents and visitors who gathered to observe the customary dance and music rituals. Sanghavi's participation was highlighted as a gesture of solidarity with the state's cultural heritage and an effort to encourage youth engagement in traditional arts.
Officials noted that the Deputy CM's appearance underscored the government's support for regional festivals, which play a vital role in Gujarat's social fabric. The performance concluded with a group Garba dance, after which the audience dispersed amid festive cheers.
No official statements were released beyond the on‑stage interaction, and the celebration proceeded without any reported incidents.
The event, organized by local cultural committees, attracted a sizable crowd of residents and visitors who gathered to observe the customary dance and music rituals. Sanghavi's participation was highlighted as a gesture of solidarity with the state's cultural heritage and an effort to encourage youth engagement in traditional arts.
Officials noted that the Deputy CM's appearance underscored the government's support for regional festivals, which play a vital role in Gujarat's social fabric. The performance concluded with a group Garba dance, after which the audience dispersed amid festive cheers.
No official statements were released beyond the on‑stage interaction, and the celebration proceeded without any reported incidents.