A centuries-old practice among Ahmedabad's Sadu Mata Ni Pol community has taken the country by storm, with men dancing a special version of Garba while dressed in bright sarees. This yearly ritual, called Saduma na Garba, is celebrated every year on the eighth night of Navratri as a form of penance for a historical failure of the community here.

The rare spectacle recently became viral after an Instagram reel featuring the dance picked up close to two million views.

Celebrating Saduben's Ancient Curse

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The origins of the ritual date back more than 200 years to a somber local tradition revolving around a female figure named Saduben belonging to the Barot community.

Local perception has it that Saduben requested protection from the men of her community

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