Devotion for the central deities is why you see older Gujarati ladies, who otherwise would not usually dance, rising up and taking to the floor, whenever enchanting garbas, in praise of the Mother Goddesses, fill the air Refreshing to see these ladies, of many shapes sizes and ages, gracefully dancing in a circle, in rhythm in balance and harmony, each dancing in accordance with her age, condition and state of health and flowing in line with the melodious essences of the event This devotion in dance for the Divine Feminine is one of the most magnificent sights in existence.
A ravishingly radiant wonder of our world.
Observe also the Shringaar of these dancers, each has chosen attire reflecting age and youth. Each of them having taken care of their appearance and adornmentAnd such care with appearance and adornment is also reflected, with variations, in their daily life
There is no major religion which has acknowledged God as part female or has depicted a female as a goddess. In parts of Hinduism God is also seen as partly female. The female power is called Shakti and her worship is mainly carried out by males
The dancing takes a circular form around the pot, with each dancer following the same sweeping and swirling movements with differing vigour and passion and clapping at regular and frequent phasesDeep means light. symbol to honor the fact that all humans have the Divine energy within themThe dances which are performed around the pot are called Garba. The significance of the Pot is its symbolism of a womb, the original space from which all human life is born