An estimated 300-400 square feet section of the garba dome being prepared for singer Kirtidan Gadhvi’s Parampara Navratri event collapsed near Sarkhej in Ahmedabad on October 9, hours before the festival programme was due to begin. No one was inside the structure at the time, and no injuries or deaths were reported.
The collapse took place during preparations for the event, which is scheduled to start on October 11. The incident was reported after a portion of the dome suddenly gave way at the venue. Organisers and a police team reached the site after being informed and began examining the structure.
The Sarkhej police station’s inspector said the collapsed portion was estimated to cover 300-400 square feet and confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries. The officer said an investigation was under way to determine why the dome collapsed.
The incident occurred before the arrival of garba participants, preventing what could have been a more serious accident at a venue expected to host public gatherings during Navratri. The available report does not establish whether the collapse was linked to construction, material failure, weather, installation or another factor. Authorities have not announced a final cause.
Temporary domes and other covered structures are commonly installed at event venues to accommodate large crowds, stages, lighting, sound equipment and weather-related requirements. Their safety depends on the design, anchoring, assembly and inspection of the structure before public access. In this case, the police investigation is expected to examine how the affected section was installed and whether the remaining structure is safe for use.
The Parampara Navratri event is associated with Kirtidan Gadhvi, and preparations were under way at the venue when the collapse occurred. The source report said the incident could affect the planned schedule and disrupt the arrangements, but no official decision on postponement, cancellation or relocation had been announced at the time of publication.
The incident highlights the importance of safety checks before temporary event infrastructure is opened to the public. For organisers, the immediate priority will be to assess the stability of the remaining dome and complete any corrective work required before the scheduled start. For the authorities, the investigation will determine the circumstances of the collapse and whether further action is necessary.
Police and organisers have begun their examination of the site. Further information about the cause of the collapse and the status of the October 11 event is expected after the inspection is completed.
