Navratri, the most colourful festival of the year, is back and Bangkok is ready to celebrate with full devotion, dance, and a strong sense of community spirit. Whether you’re observing rituals or just looking forward to a night of garba, here are five things to know about Navratri 2025 in Bangkok.
Shardiya Navratri this year begins on 22nd September 2025 and spans for 9 nights, ending on 1st October 2025. This festival is celebrated to honour Goddess Durga for her victory over the demon Mahishasura, which marks a symbol of the triumph of good over evil.
Navtrati opens with the Ashwina Ghatasthapana, a sacred ritual performed at home to commemorate the beginning of the festival. In Bangkok, the auspicious time to perform the ritual is from 6:07 am to 7:51 am. The alternative Abhijit Mahural is 11:46 AM - 12:25 PM.
During Navratri, you can go to the Vishnu Mandir (Hindu Dharma Sabha) or the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Silom Road as the two temples are expected to host prayers and special ceremonies. These gatherings offer a more devotional experience for those who want to observe the festival beyond the dance floor.
Every year, the Indian community in Bangkok hosts one of the biggest Navratri public celebrations known as Dandiya Nite Bangkok 2025. This year, the event is happening on Saturday, 27 September at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Sukhumvit Road.
The event starts 7 PM onwards. There will be live music, endless garba and dandiya circles, vibrant outfits, and delicious Indian food stalls. Tickets are required, and they usually sell out fast, so make sure to book early if you want to be part of the action.
Navratri in Bangkok isn’t just about music. It brings back everything we thought we left behind. Indians, locals, and wanderers sway together, pulled by memory, faith, and joy. Lehengas shine. Kurtas swing. The dhol starts and you don’t even think. You just move. Your feet hurt. Your voice is gone. But you’re still dancing. And for once, it doesn’t matter where you are. You feel like you belong.