Garba is a traditional Gujarati folk dance.
It’s performed during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri.
Its performed in a circular pattern around a centrally lit lamp or image of the goddess Durga.
Garba is typically performed by women, but men and children can also participate.
The dancers dress in brightly colored traditional Gujarati clothing, such as chaniya choli and ghagra choli.
Garba is performed to a variety of traditional Gujarati folk music.
The music is lively and it features instruments, including the dhol, dholak, and shehnai.
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