India, Oct. 19 -- Cardiologist Dr Ajeet Bana, chairman of Cardiac Sciences at EHCC Hospital, Jaipur, has warned that the intense physical activity associated with garba during Navratri can strain cardiovascular health, and shared precautions for safer participation in an article updated on Oct. 16, 2026.
Cardiovascular strain during prolonged dancing
The article said garba often involves hours of dancing across several consecutive evenings, which can place stress on the cardiovascular system compared with a person’s usual routine.
Dr Bana told HT Lifestyle that even people who appear fit and lead active lives may have underlying cardiovascular risk factors. He said the combination of sustained exertion, inadequate hydration and insuffici...