Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Kiss at Garba Event Sparks Controversy; Couple Apologizes
An Indian-origin couple from Australia were filmed kissing during a Garba event in Vadodara, India.
The video went viral online.
The act of kissing during the religious festival sparked debate.
Some people felt it was disrespectful, while others saw it as a simple display of affection.
The couple apologized for their actions following the criticism.
The event takes place during Navratri.
They were visiting family at the time.
An Indian-origin couple from Australia kissed during a Garba celebration.
The event occurred at the United Way Garba in Vadodara, Gujarat.
The video of the kiss went viral, causing discussion online.
Some found the act inappropriate for the cultural context.
The couple issued a formal apology following the backlash.
- Who
- An Indian-origin couple
- What
- Kissed during a Garba event
- When
- September 26
- Where
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Why
- Sparked controversy on social media
Those Criticizing the Kiss
Those Defending the Kiss
Appropriateness
Those Criticizing the Kiss
The kiss was disrespectful to the religious and cultural sanctity of the event.
Those Defending the Kiss
The kiss was a simple display of affection.
- Couple
- Indian-origin from Melbourne, Australia
- Event
- United Way Garba
- Location
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Date
- September 26
- Incident
- Kissing on the dance floor
- Outcome
- Couple apologized
Sources
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