what is garba
Garba (àªàª°àª¬àª¾ in Gujarati) is a form of dance that originated in the state of Gujarat in India.The name is derived from the Sanskrit term Garbha (womb) and Deep (a small earthenware lamp). Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the Goddess Shakti.he circular and spiral figures of Garba have similarities to other spiritual dances, such as those of Sufi culture. Traditionally, it is performed during the nine-day Hindu festival NavarÄtrÄ« (Gujarati àª¨àªµàª°àª¾àª¤à«àª°à« Nava = 9, rÄtrÄ« = nights).