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Gujaratis spend thousands on IV drips ahead of Navratri celebrations
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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As Navratri approaches, many Gujaratis are investing in intravenous drips to boost energy for the upcoming Garba festivities.
Ahead of the nine‑night Navratri festival, a growing number of residents in Gujarat are turning to intravenous vitamin drips, spending several thousand rupees per session to prepare for the physically demanding Garba dances.
Health clinics across the state have reported a surge in bookings for drip therapy, marketing the treatments as a quick way to replenish electrolytes, improve stamina and recover from fatigue before the night‑long celebrations.
While the cost per drip can run into the thousands, medical experts caution that such procedures are not a substitute for balanced nutrition and regular exercise, and they advise consumers to seek professional guidance before undergoing IV therapy.
The trend reflects a broader desire among participants to stay energetic throughout the marathon of dance, music and communal gatherings that define Navratri in Gujarat.
Health clinics across the state have reported a surge in bookings for drip therapy, marketing the treatments as a quick way to replenish electrolytes, improve stamina and recover from fatigue before the night‑long celebrations.
While the cost per drip can run into the thousands, medical experts caution that such procedures are not a substitute for balanced nutrition and regular exercise, and they advise consumers to seek professional guidance before undergoing IV therapy.
The trend reflects a broader desire among participants to stay energetic throughout the marathon of dance, music and communal gatherings that define Navratri in Gujarat.