The district administration has approved a special extension allowing loudspeakers to operate until midnight for the last three days of Navratri, October 9, 10, and 11. This decision comes as a relief for Dandiya enthusiasts in the city who have been facing restrictions due to the current 10 PM noise limit.
BJP leader and former MLA Kirit Somaiya shared the announcement on social media, stating, “Navratri Utsav Loudspeaker Permission for Dandia... till Midnight 12 o'clock... given for 3 days 9,10,11 October.”
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The extension aims to benefit many working professionals who typically return home late and miss out on participating in garba events, which usually conclude by 10 PM. Public Navratri festival mandals and garba organizers had previously requested the change to allow for longer celebrations.
While the extension provides a welcome relief for garba lovers, organizers will still be required to adhere to noise limits.
This year, the Navratri festival began on October 3, and Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12 (Wednesday), which marks the conclusion of a 9-day festival in India, also known as Vijayadashami.