Navratri 2021: Women perform garba on beach, approach fitness with fun

Women perform Garba as a part of daily fitness regime during Navratri festival at Juhu Beach, Mumbai on Thursday, at 7 am. BMC has refused permit for Garba within city limits for the second consecutive year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Garba is a form of dance which originates from the state of Gujarat in India. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally-lit lamp or a picture or statue of Goddess Shakti. Traditionally, it is performed during the nine-day Navratri celebrations. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Garba is performed in a circle as a symbol of the Hindu view of time. The ring of dancers revolves in cycles, as time in Hinduism is cyclical. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

During normal celebrations, both men and women wear colourful costumes while performing garba and dandiya. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Garba is a high-energy dance form that involves fast beats and uptempo music. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Traditionally, this dance is performed in concentric circles and the entire group performs once step in sync, with the beats starting slow, and gradually catching up on speed. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Garba songs typically revolve around the subjects of the nine goddesses. Garba styles vary from place to place in India. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)