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September 26th, 2017 by OYO Team

A really long weekend is just around the corner. And to add to the celebrations, there are a plethora of festivals lined up as well. With Navratri, Dussehra and Durga Puja set to start early next week and Gandhi Jayanti falling on the 2nd, this is by far the best time to beat the monotony of your structured life and head out for a #MiniBreak.

When to go: 30th Sept – 1st Oct – 2nd Oct

So, be it dancing to the beats of dhak, taking part in garba, offering prayers in temples, going pandal-hopping or playing dandiya – we’ve got it all covered.

Moreover, to help you plan better; we have curated a set of places where you can celebrate these different festivals to their full potential.

Navratri and Dandiya

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The festival of Navratri comes with a promise of nine days filled with fun, frolic, dance and festivities all around, making it an ideal time to visit Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine at Katra, Jammu. But if you’d rather shake a leg and play garba, then head straight to Surat or Vadodara for a gala affair. You can read our blog to know the 5 best places to celebrate Dandiya in style.

Dussehra

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Join in the celebration as good triumphs over evil and Ravana Effigies are burnt across the country on Dussehra.

Be a part of the royal Dussehra celebration in Mysore or travel to Kota in Rajasthan famous for its Dussehra Mela. And if you are feeling a bit adventurous, then head out to a Ramleela for a change. Read our blog to know the go-to places to celebrate Dussehra in its true form.

Durga Puja

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This Durga Puja, go pandal-hopping with your friends, dance to the beats of dhak or dig into authentic Bengali delicacies during the 4-day festival.

While there is no better place than Kolkata to celebrate Durga Puja, you can also head to Mumbai or Bangalore where more than hundreds of pandals are set up in various parts of the city. Read our blog to know more about what all to do with the extravagant Durga Puja festival.

Gandhi Jayanti

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Let’s pay our salutes to the man who preached non-violence to the rest of the world. This Gandhi Jayanti, take a trip down memory lane by visiting Porbandar; the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi or Sabarmati Ashram; a place where he spent most of his life fighting for a greater good.
Just pack your bags and head out to the place of your choice. Wherever your travels take you, an OYO is always waiting to welcome you.

With more than 70,000 rooms in 8,500+ hotels across 230+ cities, you can plan your #MiniBreak without breaking a sweat.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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