Top civic, police and university officials join the celebrations; Team Amba adds cinematic glamour to the evening
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 19: Gujarat Media Club, in association with BharatKool, organised a grand Garba Festival on Saturday at Atal Kalam Auditorium, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, celebrating the spirit of Navratri, Gujarati culture and community togetherness.
The festival was inaugurated with Mataji’s Aarti by Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Shri Anupam Singh Gehlot, Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Shri Banchhanidhi Pani and Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor Shri Jagdish Joshi, setting a devotional and festive tone for the evening.
The event witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities, including former Central Information Commissioner of India and senior journalist Shri Uday Mahurkar, Gujarat Police IG Shri Saurabh, Gandhinagar Range IG Shri Virendra Yadav, and other prominent citizens, media professionals and their family members.
Team Amba Steals the Spotlight
One of the major highlights of the evening was the presence of artists from the Gujarati film Amba, who attended the festival as part of the film’s promotional activities. Their appearance added a special attraction to the celebration, drawing enthusiastic attention from the audience and creating a memorable connection between Gujarati cinema and the state’s vibrant cultural traditions.
The festival transformed the university campus into a lively celebration of devotion, traditional music, Garba and Gujarati pride, bringing together members of the media fraternity, public representatives, senior officials and cultural enthusiasts.
Celebrating Tradition and Community
Speaking about the initiative, Gujarat Media Club President Shri Nirnay Kapoor said that, as in previous years, the club had organised the Garba Festival to mark the auspicious occasion of Navratri and bring members of the media fraternity and their families together through Gujarat’s rich cultural traditions.
The collaboration between Gujarat Media Club and BharatKool reflected a shared commitment to promoting Gujarati heritage, encouraging community participation and creating meaningful cultural experiences.
The successful celebration reaffirmed the enduring popularity of Garba as an expression of Gujarat’s identity, devotion and collective spirit.
About BharatKool
BharatKool is a cultural initiative founded by Malhar Dave, focused on celebrating India’s cultural heritage, promoting traditional art forms and bringing communities together through meaningful cultural events.
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