Welcome to Purple Fest Vadodara β an extraordinary national rendezvous in Gujarat's cultural heartland. Join over 50,000 visitors, 100+ assistive technology pioneers, inclusive sports champions, and stellar performing artists united under one purple banner.
Participants joining from every district of Gujarat and all 28 states of India.
Startups, roboticists, AI innovators demoing life-changing assistive devices.
Comprehensive support and celebration honoring all 21 RPwD Act categories.
From blind cricket to wheelchair dance, showcasing superhuman determination.
The Purple Fest is India's flagship festival of inclusion, designed to reshape societal perspectives, remove physical and attitudinal barriers, and illuminate the extraordinary potential of Persons with Disabilities.
Following monumental editions in Goa and New Delhi, Vadodara β the cultural heart of Gujarat renowned for the progressive vision of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III β now opens its arms to host this historic gathering. Across three unforgettable days at Navlakhi Ground and Sayaji Baug, experience a world where accessibility is not an afterthought, but the very foundation.
Advancing accessibility as a fundamental human right across education, jobs, and social life.
Enabling non-disabled citizens to immerse themselves in lived experiences through interactive simulation zones.
Connecting innovators, investors, and Divyang users to accelerate affordable assistive technology.
Each zone is curated to delight, educate, empower, and inspire visitors of all abilities.
Technology & Innovation
Step into tomorrow. Experience cutting-edge AI Braille tablets, mind-controlled bionic prosthetics, eye-tracking speech synthesizers, and smart motorized wheelchairs developed by India's top IITs and startups.
Sports & Champions
Witness exhilarating athletic power and unyielding grit. Cheer for national teams in Blind Cricket, Wheelchair Basketball showdowns, Para-Badminton, Sitting Volleyball, and Boccia.
Arts & Performance
Immerse yourself in soul-stirring live concerts by visually impaired symphonies, mesmerizing wheelchair Garba & contemporary dance troupes, deaf theater, and an inclusive couture fashion runway.
Walk in another's shoes. Enter the Total Darkness Experience guided by visually impaired guides, navigate wheelchair obstacle courses, and learn everyday Indian Sign Language (ISL) in 15-minute micro sessions.
Over 60 national policymakers, corporate HR directors, accessibility architects, and disability advocates brainstorm inclusive employment policies, accessible public transport, and digital accessibility compliance.
Support over 80 micro-entrepreneurs and artisans with disabilities selling handcrafted textiles, pottery, organic soaps, and artwork. Relish Vadodaraβs authentic culinary delights with tactile and audio menus.
Choose a day or filter by category to discover events tailored to your interests.
Purple Fest Vadodara is constructed from the ground up to be a gold-standard benchmark in universal accessibility.
Zero-step gentle ramps (1:12 slope), rubberized smooth pathways across lawns, and accessible toilet blocks every 100 meters.
60+ certified ISL interpreters deployed across all keynotes, stage concerts, seminar rooms, and help desks.
Comprehensive tactile guidance pavers leading to every zone, Braille maps at entrances, and tactile stall indicators.
Real-time FM and mobile audio stream describing visual aspects of dance, sports matches, and theatrical performances.
Dedicated low-lit, sound-dampened sensory rest pods equipped with weighted blankets and noise-cancelling headphones.
500+ trained collegiate and NGO volunteers ready at the arrival gates to offer one-on-one sighted guide and mobility assistance.
Set against the royal gardens and historic pavilions of Vadodara, Gujarat.
π Rajmahal Road, Near Kirti Mandir, Vadodara, Gujarat 390001
Spread over 40 lush green acres in the heart of Vadodara, Navlakhi Grounds provides a level, sprawling, and historic venue with ample tree shade, paved access roads, and seamless transit links.
Fully equipped with braille boards, elevators, and dedicated Purple Fest accessible low-floor shuttle buses every 15 minutes.
Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad with pre-booked accessible taxi support.
Dedicated prioritized parking within 50 meters of main gates for wheelchair vehicles and disabled drivers.
Under the visionary Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Vadodara established some of India's earliest free primary schools for girls and children with disabilities over 140 years ago.
We have partnered with 14 accessible hotels offering discounted rates and roll-in showers.
