Hate Heavy Lehengas? 5 Celebrity-Inspired Garba Looks To Try This Navratri 2026

We love Garba, but it is not necessary that we also love carrying an 8 kg lehenga for hours while dancing. If you find heavy lehengas uncomfortable while doing Garba, then check out these celebrity-inspired Garba looks you can actually dance in all night.

Celebrity-Inspired Garba Looks To Try This Navratri 2026

From Janhvi Kapoor's Gujarati saree to Ananya Panday's three-piece set, check different garba looks that are not only unique but also different. 

1. Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor stunned in a Gujarati saree by Nidhi Tambi Kejriwal, which featured a beautiful blend of vibrant colours, with a deep blue hue serving as the base and shades of pink, red, orange, and green woven into elaborate traditional motifs. She draped the pallu in front and paired the saree with a matching short-sleeved blouse. For accessory, she chose to wear oversized kundan and polki jhumkas along with stacked bangles and a maangtika.

 

 

 

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2. Ananya Panday

Channel your inner diva this garba season by blending western and modern elements into your traditional attire. Ananya's beautiful ensemble by Arpita Mehta is a perfect example of that, as it blends vibrant yellow bandhani fabric with pants instead of a ghagra. She paired the outfit with statement gold-toned oversized jhumkas and stacked bangles and kept her overall makeup look simple yet fresh.

 

 

 

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3. Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor never fails to exude royal vibes, and this look is also a perfect example of that. She made heads turn in a royal purple creation from Anamika Khanna, a lehenga which features hand embroidery in shades of gold, green, and red. She paired the lehenga with a heavy dupatta and stunning oxidised earrings.

 

 

 

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4. Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt's ajrak mirror work saree by Nidhi Tambi Kejriwal is a standout look for garba nights. She paired the saree with a full-sleeved blouse, featuring a sweetheart neckline. She accessorised her look with ornate chand bali earrings by Chand Begum, an enamel bracelet stack and a mangtika by A Jewels by Anmol. To complete her look, she added a small black bindi and kept her hair open, giving it a wavy look. If you do not want a heavy lehenga, then this saree is a perfect choice.

 

 

 

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5. Rashmika Mandanna

For the 43rd India Day Parade in New York, Rashmika Mandanna stunned in an anarkali suit, featuring  intricate motifs and rich embroidery. She exuded regal look by pairing the anarkali with heavy dupatta, heavy choker and matching earrings. If you do want a lehenga but still want a beautiful twirl, then a heavy Anarkali will be perfect.

 

 

 

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This Navratri 2026, let us make a pact that no more suffering for style. You need an outfit that lets you dance all night long, eat without fear and still get those perfect Garba moves. 

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