Gujarat, October 2026.
Navratri is a time when communities come together to celebrate through
music, dance and festive traditions, with Garba bringing people together across
cities and neighbourhoods. This Navratri, Coca-Cola India is bringing its
diverse beverage portfolio closer to consumers across Gujarat through a range
of festive experiences spanning pandals, Garba venues, local markets and
popular gathering spots.
A key highlight will be Coca-Cola’s presence at prominent festive
destinations, including the United Garba Mahotsav, recognised as the world’s
largest Garba celebration, and festivities at Lukshmi Vilas Palace
(LVP) Heritage Garba.
Adding to the energy of the celebrations, Coca-Cola India will partner
with RangMorla by Aditya Gadhvi, one of Ahmedabad’s most popular Garba
pandals, as its beverage partner. Known for his Coke Studio chartbuster Khalasi,
Aditya Gadhvi brings a distinctive musical connect to the festive season. The
pandal will feature beverage stalls, a Maaza mixology station and a dedicated
Maaza selfie zone, bringing together music, refreshment and memorable festive
moments.
Coca-Cola will bring its Coke On Wheels experience to popular festive
destinations, making chilled beverages more accessible to consumers as the celebrations
gather pace. Dedicated selfie points will give friends and families an
opportunity to capture their festive looks and memorable moments, adding
another way to be part of the Navratri experience.
Maazawill welcome consumers to the festivities with a dedicated presence that
serves as a warm and inviting point at key celebration spaces. Building on this
spirit of hospitality, the brand will also introduce its Mixology Act,
featuring mocktail creations made with Maaza for consumers to sample and enjoy.
The experience will add a refreshing twist to the festivities, offering
visitors a chance to pause and savour something new between celebrations.
Spritewill bring its Sprite X Spicy experience to Navratri, celebrating
the love for bold flavours that often accompanies festive food outings. Through
engaging on-ground activations, the brand will add to the excitement around
local food destinations, bringing together spicy favourites and refreshing
moments as consumers make their way through the celebrations.
Thums Up will bring its Thums Up X Snacking initiative to eating and
drinking outlets, building on the association between bold flavours, favourite
snacks and refreshing beverages. The brand will also engage consumers through
on-ground activities featuring interactive games and opportunities to win
rewards, adding another layer of excitement to the festive experience.
Minute Maid Pulpy Orange will engage consumers through dedicated on-ground activations during the
festive period, bringing its refreshing fruit beverage closer to people at
popular gathering spots. The initiative will offer consumers an opportunity to
enjoy a refreshing pause amid the celebrations.
Kinleywill provide convenient hydration options through stalls at key festive
locations, helping consumers stay refreshed as they participate in the
celebrations and enjoy the festivities through the evening.
Commenting on the initiative,Sundeep Bajoria, Vice
President, Integrated Operations, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia said, “The festive season
brings families and communities together through traditions celebrated across
generations. These moments of celebration serve as important touchpoints for us
to connect with consumers, ensuring they stay hydrated and refreshed as they
enjoy the festivities. At Coca-Cola India, our focus is on deepening these
connections by combining our diverse beverage portfolio with local insights and
the reach of our strong distribution, retail and bottling ecosystem.”
Through its Navratri initiatives, Coca-Cola India aims to be part of the
many moments that bring the festival to life, from the energy of Garba nights
and the excitement of festive gatherings to the simple joy of sharing a
refreshing drink with friends and family. By bringing its beverages and
experiences closer to consumers, the company looks to add to the colour,
connection and celebratory spirit of the season.