Ahmedabad Men in Sarees Perform 200-Year-Old Navratri Garba Ritual
In Ahmedabad's Shahpur area, men from the Barot community observe a nearly 200-year-old Navratri ritual by wearing sarees and performing garba to honor their clan woman, Sadu Mata. Held annually on the eighth night of Navratri, the tradition symbolizes penance and gratitude linked to a historical curse affecting the community. Around 40 men, including participants from other communities such as Muslims, gather at Sadu Mata Ni Pol to perform the dance and pray for their community's well-being.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 18 Oct, 07:16 pm. Other outlets followed.