Rajkot. During Navratri, a grand display of cultural tradition and devotion of the Ahir community was witnessed in Rajkot.
At the Ahir Garba festival organized by the Ahir Sena, over 15,000 Ahir women adorned in traditional attire and approximately 900 kg of gold jewelry participated in Raas-Garba. The collective Raas of the women, adorned with jewelry, lit up the Garba ground. There was significant enthusiasm among the community members to witness this event.
The first-ever Ahir Garba festival was organized for the brothers and sisters of the Ahir community in front of the Coconut Party Plot on New Ring Road in Rajkot, featuring a nine-day Garba celebration. This festival aims to celebrate Navratri in a traditional and cultural manner, attracting a large number of participants. On the seventh day of the festival, a grand Raas-Garba was held in accordance with the traditions of the Ahir community, where both women and men participated in traditional attire.
The grand aarti of Lord Dwarkadhish was a highlight of the event, showcasing the traditional attire, gold jewelry, and unique style of Raas played by the Ahiranis. According to the organizers, the participation of over 15,000 women and the brilliance of approximately 900 kg of gold jewelry made the event special. On this occasion, a grand aarti of Lord Shri Dwarkadhish was also performed.
This event of the Ahir community reflects their religious faith, cultural heritage, and collective unity. Through traditional Raas-Garba, the community is striving to pass on their traditions to the new generation. The blend of devotion, folk culture, and traditional adornment has given a unique identity to the Navratri festival in Rajkot.