Garba glow on a drip: doctors warn as Ahmedabad youth pay up to Rs 15,000 for IV therapy
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Young people in Ahmedabad are paying Rs 4,000-15,000 for IV drips to look fresh for Navratri garba, reports this month say; doctors warn it is a medical procedure, not a beauty boost.
What Happened
Young people in Ahmedabad are paying between Rs 4,000 and Rs 15,000 for intravenous (IV) drip sessions to look fresh and feel energetic for the long nights of garba during Navratri, according to reports published this month, including one on October 8, 2026. The drips, offered by clinics as packages, promise hydration, more energy and a brighter-looking skin. Doctors quoted in the reports have pushed back, saying IV therapy is a medical procedure that carries risks and should not be treated as a routine beauty or energy booster.
Key Facts
- Trend: IV drip sessions marketed for a festive "glow" and energy before Navratri garba nights in Ahmedabad.
- Cost: about Rs 4,000 to Rs 10,000 for a single session; multi-session packages up to about Rs 15,000.
- Takers: mainly Gen Z, but reports say working professionals in their 30s and 40s are also trying them.
- Ingredients mentioned: multivitamins, vitamin C, B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and glutathione.
- Doctors' warning: the contents should be decided only after assessing an individual's needs.
- Risks cited in reports: allergic reactions, fluid overload and possible strain on the liver.
- Navratri garba in Gujarat runs until about October 20 this year.
Why It Matters
Garba nights are physically demanding, with hours of dancing late into the night for nine nights, and many young people also want to look their best in photos and reels shared on social media. That combination has created a market for quick fixes. IV drips are now being sold by some clinics as wellness and beauty packages.
The concern from doctors quoted in the coverage is that a drip is a medical intervention, not a cosmetic one. They stressed that the contents of any drip should be decided only after assessing the individual, and listed allergic reactions, fluid overload and possible liver strain among the risks. Their advice is to consult a qualified medical professional before considering one.
Because the drips are sold as festive packages, it is easy for young people to see them as just another part of getting ready, like an outfit or a salon visit, rather than as a medical decision.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| When | Ahead of and during Navratri 2026 |
| Cost | About Rs 4,000-15,000 |
| Main users | Gen Z, plus some working professionals |
| Doctors' view | A medical procedure, not a beauty booster |
Impact
Short-term: More clinics may offer such packages during the festive and wedding season, and more young people may be tempted by social-media posts promoting them.
Long-term: The trend raises questions about how cosmetic and wellness clinics market medical procedures, and whether clearer rules are needed on who can offer IV therapy and how it is advertised.
Who is affected: Young people taking part in garba and other festivals; their families; clinics offering wellness drips; and doctors who may have to treat complications.
Key Takeaway
Ahmedabad's Navratri IV drip trend shows how wellness fads spread through social media, but doctors warn that a drip is a medical procedure with real risks, not a shortcut to a festive glow.
Questions and Answers
Why are young people in Ahmedabad getting IV drips for Navratri?
Reports say they want to stay energetic and hydrated through long garba nights and get a brighter-looking skin for the festival, with clinics selling packages for this purpose.
How much does IV drip therapy cost in Ahmedabad?
Reports put a single session at about Rs 4,000 to Rs 10,000, with multi-session packages costing up to about Rs 15,000.
Is IV drip therapy safe for a festive glow?
Doctors quoted in reports say IV therapy is a medical procedure and should only be given after a proper assessment. Risks they mention include allergic reactions, fluid overload and possible strain on the liver.
What do doctors advise before taking an IV drip?
Doctors quoted in reports advise consulting a qualified medical professional first, and say the contents of any drip should be decided only after assessing the individual's needs.
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