Why garba/dandiya dance is done during Navratri

Navratri, also spelled Navaratri or Navarathri, is a multi-day Hindu festival celebrated in the autumn every year. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. Navratri not only symbolises the victory of good over evil (Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasur) but also celebrates the spirit of Indian culture in its togetherness. Garba is a dance form originated in Gujarat, performed during Navratri - a 9-day festival of Goddess Durga. It is also known as Garbi, Garbha or Garbha Deep. In 'Garbha Deep', the word 'Garbha' is a Sanskrit term, which means womb and 'Deep' means little earthen lamps.

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