<span style="color: #222222;">The vibrant festival of Navratri, the longest dance festival in the world is being celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and fervor in Gujarat. With escalating excitement on each passing day, people are coming up with unique ways of celebrating the Garba in the state.&nbsp;<br />''</span><br />''Akashvani's correspondent reports, with the kickstart of Navratri, Garba fever has taken over in the state. Brightly lit Garba pandals, people decking up traditional attires, and mesmerizing folk music have enhanced the festive atmosphere in the state. In Rajkot, women performed the traditional 'Garba' dance while riding two-wheelers and wielding swords at Rajvi Palace.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In Surat, District Cricket Association organised a special 'Bicycle Garba' on the first day of the Navratri. In view of the rising incidents of heart attacks during Navratri the garba organizers in Vadodara and Ahmedabad, have undertaken a unique initiative of establishing mini hospital facility directly on the Garba grounds. This time, She teams of Women police personnel are also participating in the Garba in traditional attires to ensure the safety of women. United Way of Garba ground in Vadodara which is the world's largest venue for Garba is also hosting grand Navratri Celebrations.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | October 19, 2023 1:32 PM
Gujarat celebrates Navratri with enthusiasm & fervor