Nine nights. One thali. A tradition made with devotion.

Chef Rupa's Navratri Vrat Thali

OCT 11 - 20, 2026

When: 

AVAILABLE OCT 11 - OCT 20, 2026
LUNCH & DINNER

Available for Take-out and Delivery.
Limited Quantity Available

CHEF'S SPECIAL

NAVRATRI VRAT THALI

For nine nights each autumn, families across India honor Goddess Durga by fasting — setting aside grains, onion and garlic, and eating simply and purely. What grew out of those rules is some of India's most inventive vegetarian cooking: crisp sabudana vadas, nutty buckwheat rotis, koftas bound with water-chestnut flour.

This Navratri, Chef Rupa Vira brings the vrat thali she grew up with in Mumbai to Celebration — prepared to traditional fasting standards, plated with the modern touch Celebration is known for. Whether you're observing the fast or simply curious, come taste the festival.

Nine nights. One thali.

A tradition made with devotion.

You're in for a treat. Navratri is a nine-night Indian festival of dance, devotion and food. Many families eat a special diet during it, without wheat, rice, onion or garlic — so cooks invented dishes you won't find on any regular Indian menu. Think crispy tapioca fritters, buckwheat flatbread and creamy cashew koftas. It's served for just 10 days a year, naturally vegetarian and gluten-friendly, and our team will walk you through every item on your plate.

What's on the Thali?

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  • Sabudana Vada — crisp tapioca-pearl and potato fritters with peanuts and green chili
  • Vrat Ke Aloo — baby potatoes tempered with cumin and rock salt
  • Falahari Malai Kofta — paneer-and-potato koftas in a silky cashew-cream gravy
  • Kuttu Roti — buckwheat-flour flatbread
  • Dahi, Cucumber Achar, Peanut Chutney and Fryums
  • Vrat Fruit Custard and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Made the vrat way: no grains · no onion · no garlic · rock salt only · fried in peanut oil · 100% vegetarian · naturally gluten-friendly · contains peanuts and dairy

Missing Navratri at Home?

Sabudana vada hot off the kadhai, kuttu roti like Ba used to roll — this is the thali that tastes like the festival you grew up with, made to strict vrat rules so you can simply sit down and enjoy it.

FAQs

Is the thali suitable for strict Navratri fasting?

Yes. It's made without grains, lentils, onion, or garlic, using rock salt (senda namak), fried in dedicated peanut oil, with separate utensils from our regular kitchen.

Is it gluten-free?

The thali contains no wheat; the roti is made from buckwheat (kuttu) flour. Our kitchen handles wheat, so we describe it as gluten-friendly. Tell your server about any allergy.

Does it contain allergens?

Yes — peanuts (vada, chutney and frying oil), dairy and cashews. Please tell your server about any allergy.

Do I need a reservation or require pre-order?

No, you do not require a pre-order. We do prepare a limited order of Navratri Thali, so we recommend making a reservation to avoid any disappointment. 

Is the regular menu still available?

Yes, our full menu is served alongside the thali.

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Ashburn, VA
44260 Ice Rink Plaza #120
Ashburn, VA 20147

Reach us at:
(571) 281 2233

Dress Code: Smart Casual (No Jacket Required).

We do not have any booster seats and space for strollers.
High Chair and Car Seat Cradles available.
 

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