POCKET-FRIENDLY DANDIYA NIGHTS IN THE CITY

POCKET-FRIENDLY DANDIYA NIGHTS IN THE CITY

The way around budget-friendly passes and more

Passes running into four figures for the good venues that host dandiya and garba nights in the city don’t have to dampen your festive spirit. With a little research, you could get yourself great bargains. Read on…

WEEKDAY FUN! Have a good look at the rate card. At most venues, weekday rates are lesser than weekends. The Somaiya College Campus Grounds in Vidyavihar, MHADA Grounds at Kandivali and Kora Kendra in Borivali, all offer weekday passes within the range of 100 to 350 only. 

SEASON’S BARGAIN True blue dandiya fans should check out the season pass offered at most venues. At one price, you can attend the dance function on all the days at the venue. 

LOOKOUT FOR DEALS If you are an online bargain hunter, check out all the websites that offer discounts. There are good bargains out there. 

DRESS WISE Dressing up for dandiya nights with all the finery can be hard on your pockets, especially when you step out to buy them during the dandiya season. Here’s a wiser way. Pick up a readymade sari blouse, and team them up with shimmery, laced bandini dupattas available for around 250 onwards. And instead of a gharga, try skirts, say in black, blues and other dark shades. You can always use these items again, for every day wear. And get fresh stuff for next year! But if you still want to flaunt a ghagra choli, then head to the Bhuleshwar market for good bargains. 

 
TURN ORGANISER Many housing societies in the city organise their own dandiya and garba function in the society complex. If your society has the space, rush to the society’s office and seek permission to make the arrangements. You could also host in on the building’s terrace. Collect funds from your neighbours and throw a dandiya party. If you can arrange for a DJ, then good, or else just get an uncle or aunty to play the music from your music player. PS: But please adhere to the 10 pm deadline set for playing loudspeakers. 

Go out an enjoy the festive spirit