9 Garba Nights Takeaway

  1. The Garba Grimace Why do some folks look like they’re solving calculus mid-spin? Smile, yaar! Dandiya is not a duel—it’s a dance of joy!
  2. Bollywood Beats vs. Tradition Despite all the gyaan about sticking to folk tunes, 99.99% of the crowd is grooving to Hindi film music. So yes, play to the gallery—and yes, keep posting those reels. No one’s judging, everyone’s jiving!
  3. Tradition with a Twist Like every festival, Garba nights have evolved. A little remix, a little sparkle—I’m all for keeping it fresh, fabulous, and Insta-worthy.
  4. Two Left Feet Syndrome I love dancing… until Garba begins. Then suddenly, I’m auditioning for “Awkward Uncle #3.”
  5. From Dawn to Deadline We grew up watching janta dance till sunrise. Now, the music stops before the midnight chai arrives. Is this progress… or punishment?
  6. Dandiya Duelists There’s always that one overenthusiastic soul who thinks they’re in a fencing match. Calm down, Zorro—it’s Garba, not Gladiator.
  7. Fashion Olympics Garba nights = unofficial fashion week. Sequins, silks, and swagger galore! नौ दिन के अलग-अलग कपड़े कैसे अफ़ोर्ड करते हो? मेरे तो चार दिन बाद ही रिपीट चालू हो जाते हैं! And if they’re rented… have they even been dry-cleaned before being handed over?
  8. Circle Confusion Chronicles I see people jump, swirl and turn absolutely out of sync!! जो लोग perfectly in sync हैं, या तो पहले से प्रैक्टिस करते हैं… या फिर वो नेचुरल टैलेंट वाले हैं!
  9. 2026 Resolution Next year, I want to learn Garba properly and join my son’s group who seems to be getting pro at it— कोई गरबा सिखा दो !!

Published by Deepak Sukhadia

A proud Congressman and a Rotarian !! An avid book reader, movie buff and a cycling enthusiast.

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