This is a time of year when all believers around the world dance their hearts out.

Graba is a traditional folk dance where all people gather together to dance to give gratitude to 9 avatars of Maa Durga. So, dive into the festive mood as you read about the folk dance Garba.

What is Garba?

Garba is a traditional Gujarati folk dance where all people gather together to perform garba dance in front of Maa Durga. Also, all people are filled with spirit and energy to dance during the 9 days of the festival and dedicate themselves to the goddess Shakti. Also, Garba is a dance that celebrates females, fertility, and mother deities.

Garba is also known as Garbi or Garbha and is performed in a huge circle around a big lamp or an idol of Shakti. Also, Garba means “Womb”.

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What is the history behind playing Garba?

We all know the traditional dance Gana and are fascinated by its style. But have you ever thought about how this dance came into existence? So, Garba is one of the most auspicious and famous dance forms in the state of Gujrat, and also it originated from there.  

Significances of playing Garba during Navratri

It might appear in your head why Garba is especially played during Navratri. So, let’s clear this thing up for you. All the believers perform Garba during the festival of Navratri because it is believed that this is the best way to take blessings from Maa Durga, and it is also a way to welcome Maa Shakti after the victory of good over evil.

It is also believed that Garba represents the process of life and death and this is a way to give tribute to divine energy. The dance also shows its fast-paced, rhythmic motions and colorful outfits, making it a lively and energetic celebration of life.

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Garba means the womb of women.

As we already mentioned, the word garba represents the womb of women, which means women’s fertility. The festival Navratri is dedicated to Maa Durga, the feminine energy and divine. Additionally, the Navratri festival honors 9 forms of Maa Durga, which are Shailputri, Brahmcharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

So, you will see women participating in Garba who take blessings from Maa Durga so they are blessed with her divine energy and power.

What is the difference between Dandiya and Garba?

Many people are confused between the dandiya and the Garba celebration. So, let’s explore between dandiya and garba, so you do not mistake yourself.

1. The first distinction between dandiya and garba dance styles is that garba involves moving both feet and hands in sync, whereas dandiya involves using wooden sticks.
2. While playing dandiya, you need to have an equal even number, while garba is performed by many people without any restrictions.
3. Garba is performed in the song of Goddess Durga and her 9 avatars, while dandiya is played with the musical beats of Krishna, which represents Krishna playing Rasleela with his Radha.
4. The Garba dance represents the women’s fertility and is dedicated to Maa Durga as a sign of her feminine energy. In contrast, Dandiya is performed by two people to symbolize the fight between the Devil and the Demon.  

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