Hyderabad, October 08: We give you a round up of the most interesting dandiya nights in the city:
The Event: Shah Sujala Navaratri Utsav 2010
What: In addition to celebrating the Gujrati spirit, this event aims to create awareness about safe and clean drinking water. Organised by a group of private citizens in association with event management company ACE Experiences Pvt. Limited, the two parties involved will team up with a few NGOs to install safe drinking water systems across the state during this nine day event.
The entertainment: Musical troupe Beaters featuring singing sensation Priti Khatekar
When: October 8 to 16
Where: Wesley College Grounds P G Road, Secunderabad
Cost: Rs 700 per head for all nine days, `250 per head, per night
Contact: 9949012007
The Event: Bollywood Dandia 2010
What: What better way to celebrate than take off too the the Ramoji Film City for a night of endless revelry. Benefit: you can party till you drop; there’s no closing time!
The entertainment: Tanushree Data, Preeti Jingiani, and Kashmira Shah will perform at the venue on all three nights
When: 9 pm, October 14, 15 and 16
Where: Ramoji Film City
Cost: Rs 600 per head for adults, `400 per head for children (per day)
Contact: 040-2341-2262
The Event: Dandiya Night by the Namdhari Group
What: The Namdhari Group has been organising dandiya nights for about ten years now, to great success. And if you’re the kind who want to dance on every single night of the festival season, then this is an economical choice. Also a good choice if you like partying in a crowd; the nine-day programme by Namdhari’s usually draws a massive crowd going up to 5,000 every day.
The entertainment: Radio City is partnering with the Namdhari Group for the event, so we’re guessing the music will be good
When: October 8 to 16
Where: Mallareddy Gardens
Cost: Rs 1,800 for all nine nights, `1,200 in case of bulk booking
Contact: 040-2337-0337
The Event: Dandiya Xpress 2010
What: Agarwal Youth Express (AYE), the youth wing of Agarwal Samaj, Secunderbad, is back again this year with what promises to be one of the best dandiya events in the city.
The Entertainment: They’ve organised for a live orchestra
When: October 16
Where: Agrasen Bhavan, Paradise
Cost: Rs 200 per head
Contact: 9052389476
—–Agencies