Condom Sales in Navratri: This Navratri, there have been reports stating that condom sales have hit an all-time high. While the news has invited controversies online, there are a few sources indicating that the trend is attributable to the commodification of Garba activities. Ticket prices for such events vary from ₹2,000 to ₹15,000, and these attract huge numbers of young adults, of whom many are women. The sociability of such gatherings along with festival fervor has reportedly driven the demand for contraceptives.
The reports have evoked a variety of reactions on the internet. Some describe the reports as exaggerated and explain that no statement was made by condom companies such as Durex nor by stores. Others are adamant that the trend in real life exists, with reasoning based on anecdotal reports from doctor’s shops and at the grassroots level. The discussion on the web also ventured into wider social opinions, with some defending the use of condoms responsibly as a good thing about youth autonomy and freedom of choice.
Navratri has historically been a period of social celebration, and the evolving Garba scene gives young people even more opportunities to socialize, dance, and make connections. Critics of young people’s pursuit of ‘fun’ and the idea of provocative Garba say some events focus more on capitalism and a crowd rather than their culture. However, youth remind us that simply having a good time in trendy ways — including safe sex — is not criminal behavior.
Whether wholly true or partially inflated, condom sales supposedly rising marks a shift in trends towards how young adults approach festival celebrations. Garba events commercialized mean social liberation as well as, indirectly, a chance for responsible acts by attendees. Amid the debate rages on the internet, one thing is certain: Navratri is fast turning into a complicated blend of tradition, fun, and contemporary youth culture.
Condom sales broke records this Navratri.
This is happening because Garba events have been commercialised. You pay anywhere between ₹2k to ₹15k to join such events, where there’s a large young crowd with many girls.
They dance, interact, and often leave with random people… pic.twitter.com/kE2Xi3tOZR
— Dr Nimo Yadav 2.0 (@DrNimoYadav) September 29, 2025
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