In the narrow lanes of Sadu Mata Ni Pol in Ahmedabad’s walled city, a 200-year-old tradition unfolds every Navratri as on the festival’s eighth night, men from the Barot community dress in sarees and perform Garba. This unique practice known as Saduma na Garba is rooted in a centuries-old story of devotion, betrayal and penance. A clip from the event went viral, garnering 1.9 million views and over 60,000 likes, sparking conversations about history, culture and gender roles.

Why Men Dance In Sarees To Mark Navratri In Ahmedabad?

According to local lore, the ritual commemorates the tragic story of Saduben, a woman who sought protection from the men of her community when a Mughal nobleman tried to take her as a concubine. The men refused to defend her and Saduben lost her child. Heartbroke

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