Overview

• The ritual, called Saduma na Garba, takes place in Sadu Mata Ni Pol on the eighth night of Navratri, with men of the Barot community dancing in sarees.
• According to local oral history, Saduben sought protection from a Mughal nobleman about 200 years ago, was not defended, lost her child, cursed the men, and later committed sati.
• Participants frame the saree Garba as an annual act of penance and remembrance that conveys humility and respect toward women.
• A reel posted on September 30 by Awesome Amdavad has about 1.9 million views and over 60,000 likes, drawing praise and reflection on gender roles, culture, and history.
• National coverage centers on the viral clip’s reach while noting the practice remains a longstanding local tradition without reported changes.