Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Men's Garba in Sarees: Ahmedabad Ritual Goes Viral
Every year, men from the Barot community in Ahmedabad perform Garba wearing sarees during Navratri.
This 200-year-old tradition, called Saduma na Garba, is a ritual honoring Saduben.
According to legend, she cursed them after the men failed to protect her.
The men wear sarees as an act of repentance and homage.
A video of this year's celebration went viral on Instagram, garnering admiration for the devotion and cultural depth of the ritual.
Men of the Barot community perform Garba in sarees in Ahmedabad.
The tradition, Saduma na Garba, takes place in Sadu Mata Ni Pol.
It is performed on the eighth night of Navratri.
The ritual honors Saduben and acts as penance.
A recent video of the event went viral on Instagram.
- Who
- Men of the Barot community
- What
- Perform Garba in sarees
- When
- Eighth night of Navratri
- Where
- Sadu Mata Ni Pol, Ahmedabad
- Why
- To honor Saduben and as penance
- Event Name
- Saduma na Garba
- Location
- Sadu Mata Ni Pol, Ahmedabad
- Community Involved
- Barot community
- Purpose
- Penance and homage
- Tradition's Origin
- 200 years ago
- Timing
- Eighth night of Navratri
- Recent Event
- Viral Instagram video
Sources
What Is Saduma Na Garba? Men Dance In Sarees To Lift Curse Placed By A Woman
Move Over Ladies: Men In Sarees Rock 200-Year-Old Garba Tradition In Ahmedabad
Video: Men Wear Sarees, Perform Garba In Ahmedabad For 200-Year-Old Curse
