Men uphold 250-year-old Navratri garba tradition

In Koth ni Pol, Raipur, men alone perform Sheri Garba around decorated mandvi during the last three Navratri nights, preserving a 250-year-old act of devotion

- Nikunj.Soni @ahmedabadmirror.com

Amid the vibrant festivities of Navratri, when the city comes alive with music, dance and devotion, one corner of the old city stands apart for its unique and age-old tradition.

In Koth ni Pol, near Bhut ni Ambli in Raipur, a ritual that is more than 250 years old unfolds every year during Navratri. The uniqueness of this tradition is that only men perform garba on the last three nights, including Dussehra night