Overview

• In Sadu Mata Ni Pol, men from the Barot community wear sarees and perform Garba on the eighth night of Navratri in a ritual known as Saduma na Garba.
• According to local belief, the practice honors Saduben after men failed to protect her from a Mughal nobleman, leading to her child’s death, a curse on future generations, and her committing sati.
• Participants describe the yearly dance as an act of penance and remembrance that reinforces humility and respect toward women.
• An Instagram reel posted on September 30 by Awesome Amdavad recorded about 1.9 million views and over 60,000 likes.
• Coverage by national outlets on October 1 highlighted the tradition’s origins and noted social media praise for the devotion and cultural significance on display.