- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
All that’s left is to grab your sticks & channel your inner Jethalal!

’Tis the season of twirling lehengas, clinking bangles, and neon dandiya sticks. But let’s be honest, no Navratri ever feels complete without the magic of Falguni Pathak. The undisputed Garba Queen, she has been the heartbeat of Navratri for decades. With her powerhouse vocals that can lift even the shyest dancer off their feet, Falguni transforms every night into a grand celebration.
This year, Mumbai’s Navratri event, Radiance Dandiya 2025 at Jio World Centre, BKC, roared to life with her live performance. And if that wasn’t proof enough of her unstoppable star power, remember how she brought down the house at the Ambani wedding in Jamnagar in 2024? Guests danced into the night as Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding bash turned into a full-fledged garba arena.
From aunties in mirror work odhnis to Gen Z dancing with their neon dandiya sticks, everyone finds themselves swaying when her beats drop. So, whether you’re planning your dandiya night or making a Navratri playlist, here are the songs that guarantee non-stop energy on the floor.
The ultimate anthem of Navratri nights, timeless and irresistible. It's a kind of track that makes everyone grab dandiya sticks and jump in.
Released in 1999, but somehow still feels fresh every Navratri. Think of it as that one song which makes everyone go a little filmy.
A Gujarati classic that keeps the circles spinning. This one gets the true garba purists on their feet, the ones who know their taali and raas steps inside out.
This track has meme-level potential because it’s both super nostalgic and that signature Falguni energy. It’s basically a built-in transition song for your Navratri reels, gold for Insta virality and guaranteed to have cousins reenacting the steps.
The song that can pull you into the circle even if you swore you’d just watch. The rhythm of the song makes it practically impossible to stay seated once the dhol kicks in.
Because what’s garba without a little flair in the ghagra? Break into your best garba moves with this banger.
A more recent entry but already a classic, thanks to Loveyatri. It’s youthful, energetic, and the kind of track that everyone puts on repeat.