Are Gujaratis an epitome of celebration, good life and goodness in India? While many think so there are others who feel that Gujaratis are making it increasingly embarrassing for the rest of the community. with their outlandish behaviour,
As Navratri fever gripped the nation, the enthusiasm spilled well beyond festival grounds, straight into airport terminals. By engaging in Garba celebrations in the airports, it is being reported that Gujaratis left their civic sense with the check-in luggage.
At a Mumbai Airport, a video widely circulated on social media shows a full-fledged Garba session unfolding inside the terminal. Shared by industrialist Harsh Goenka, the clip captures passengers, pilots, ground staff, and even baggage handlers dancing in coordinated rhythms.
Common sense seemed to take a backseat as two crucial aspects were overlooked: not everyone at an airport is in mood to join the Garba fervour, and more importantly, there is a time and place for everything. Airports are not venues for merriment. They are high-security zones.
Dressed in vibrant yellow and red traditional attire, several passengers performed Garba, while uniformed staff members joined in with equal enthusiasm. Goenka captioned the video: “At Mumbai Airport—passengers, pilots, staff, loaders, all moving to the same beat. No other airport in the world has this spirit. This is India.”
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At Mumbai Airport-passengers, pilots, staff, loaders, all moving to the same beat.
No other airport in the world has this spirit. This is India. ✈️❤️ pic.twitter.com/ifnUaj7Y6X— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) September 28, 2025
Not everyone, however, was clapping along, claimed reports. Social media users were quick to remind that such celebrations can’t be held in a high-security zone.
One user commented that this kind of behaviour had created problems for the Indian diaspora globally and argued that once such acts were promoted, people began repeating them without understanding local civic norms. Another simply described the spectacle as an embarrassment.
If Mumbai offered a glimpse into airport festivities, Goa airport reportedly took it a step further. A passenger was desperate to return to Surat to join in the Navratri celebrations.
After his train was delayed, he opted for a flight. Even the flight was delayed by five hours. What followed was less a travel inconvenience and more a festival waiting to happen.
With the flight grounded and spirits still high, passengers transformed Goa Airport into a Garba ground.
A flight attendant forgot she was on duty. She reportedly arranged speakers to play traditional folk songs.
A viral video from the scene shows people clapping and shaking a leg. A zealous man played anchor. He directed people to widen the circle, inviting others to join in.
Even airline staff joined the festivities, as other waiting passengers watched the spectacle unfold.
Several onlookers at both airports appeared amused, while others were clearly less than entertained. The incidents have sparked debate around the boundaries of cultural celebration in public spaces. While some praise the uninhibited joy, others point out that airports demand a degree of decorum and adherence to protocol that shouldn’t be compromised even for Garba.
As the Navratri season progresses, more such videos may emerge, further testing the line between cultural exuberance and public discipline. In the background, a quiet sentiment gathers momentum: some Gujaratis seem to forget their boundaries. And often, it takes just a few to cast a shadow over the entire community.
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