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Barot Men in Sarees Perform Centuries-Old Garba Ritual in Ahmedabad
3 Oct
Summary
- Centuries-old Navratri ritual in Ahmedabad called Saduma na Garba
- Men from Barot community perform Garba in sarees as an act of penance
- Ritual stems from a 200-year-old curse by Saduben after they failed to protect her
A unique ritual from Ahmedabad has drawn widespread attention during the recent Navratri celebrations. In the Sadu Mata Ni Pol area, men dressed in sarees performed Garba as part of a centuries-old tradition known as Saduma na Garba. This ritual, believed to be more than 200 years old, is rooted in the story of Saduben.
According to the legend, a Mughal nobleman wanted Saduben as a concubine, and she asked the men of the Barot community to protect her. However, when no one came forward to help, she lost her child and performed sati, cursing the men that their future generations would lack courage. To this day, the men of the Barot community wear sarees and perform Garba around the temple as a symbolic act of repentance and devotion, honoring Saduben and continuing the penance tied to the ancient curse.
The recent Navratri celebrations saw this unique ritual captured in a viral reel posted on Instagram, garnering millions of views and thousands of likes. Viewers flooded the comments section with admiration and respect for the tradition, recognizing it as a powerful reminder of how devotion and history remain closely tied, carrying forward a story that continues to be remembered through this centuries-old practice.
