Men wear sarees to perform Garba in Gujarat: The chilling 200-year-old curse behind this tradition
Ahmedabad's unique Saduma na Garba ritual features men performing Garba in sarees on Navratri's Ashtami. This 200-year-old tradition by the Barot community serves as atonement for failing to protect Saduben, who then cursed them. Recently viral, the ritual also acts as a devotional offering for answered prayers, showcasing a profound blend of folklore, faith, and humility.
Ahmedabad's unique Saduma na Garba ritual features men performing Garba in sarees on Navratri's Ashtami. This 200-year-old tradition by the Barot community serves as atonement for failing to protect Saduben, who then cursed them. Recently viral, the ritual also acts as a devotional offering for answered prayers, showcasing a profound blend of folklore, faith, and humility.
