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24/08/22 10:30 AM IST

Garba Dance

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  • Garba is a form of dance, as well as a religious and social event that originated in Gujarat. If approved for the list, it will become the first intangible cultural heritage of Gujarat to be listed by UNESCO.
Garba
  • It is a type of Indian dance form mainly performed at festivals and other special occasions in Gujarat state, India. It is also spelled as garaba, singular garbo.
  • This style of dance is based on a circular pattern and is characterised by a sweeping action performed side to side.
  • The performances of Garba also include singing and musical accompaniment traditionally provided by dhol and similar but smaller dholak, hand-clapping, and assorted metallic idiophones, like cymbals.

Historical background 
  • Garba originated from the Sanskrit word Garbha meaning the womb.
  • Customarily, this dance form in Gujarat marks a girl's first menstrual cycle and later, her imminent marriage.
  • It is also performed during the nine-day Navratri festival which is held annually during the month of Ashwin (September or October).
  • On some occasions, men also participate but women are the main performers of Garba.

Significance 
  • The dance form of Garba celebrates fertility, honour womanhood, and pays respect to all nine forms of mother goddesses.
  • The performance of Garba has spread beyond Gujarat to enjoy popularity not only in various parts of India but in Hindu communities across the world.

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