(RNS) — The garba, a folk dance from western India once performed by women at home to celebrate the Hindu goddess Durga, has improbably inspired Bollywood-sized performances at social gatherings ...

“Garba” celebrates the Hindu goddess “Durga,” a protector of all that is good in the world, according to the Kanopy Dance website. The event aims to emphasize different dance forms, incorporating ...

Navratri, the nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is more than just a celebration; it is a cultural phenomenon that brings people together through music, dance, and tradition. One of ...

Then, “Boston Be Taali 2019” kicked off. The first-year competition hosted college dance teams from Indiana to Pittsburgh to Boston, all prepared to showcase their Raas and Garba dance routines. Some ...

Traditionally, the Navratri dance is an exuberant celebration performed on solid ground. However, in a remarkable twist that defies convention, a dancer has emerged who has taken the art of Garba ...

Garba is a form of dance originating from Gujarat, India, traditionally performed during Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated throughout India to honor the goddess Durga.

Garba is a ritualistic and devotional dance that is performed on the occasion of the festival of Navratri which is dedicated to the worship of the feminine energy or 'Shakti', the UNESCO website said.

Indians girls, wearing traditional attire, pose for photographs as they practice Garba, the traditional dance of Gujarat state ahead of Hindu festival Navratri in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, Oct. 11 ...

Garba and Dandiya Raas are traditional folk dances. Dandiya Raas is the traditional dance of Gujarat and Rajasthan, India, and is associated with scenes of Holi, and lila of Krishna and Radha at ...

Garba is a highly energetic and physically demanding activity, often involving several hours of non-stop dancing. While it’s a fantastic way to stay active and have fun during Navratri, recovery ...

Then, “Boston Be Taali 2019” kicked off. The first-year competition hosted college dance teams from Indiana to Pittsburgh to Boston, all prepared to showcase their Raas and Garba dance routines. Some ...