Festival

Nine Nights of Garba

The biggest dance festival on Earth, every autumn.

The circle

Garba

Dancers spin in widening rings around a lamp.

The beat

Dandiya Raas

Sticks clash in time as the tempo climbs past midnight.

Vadodara

The Heartland

Baroda's neighbourhood garbas are free and joyous.

Dress

Chaniya Choli

Mirror-work skirts flare as the dancers turn.

When

September–October

Nine nights that end with Dussehra.

Plan it

Join the Circle

Anyone can dance — learn two steps and jump in.