India, Oct. 1 -- In the Sadu Mata Ni Pol area of Ahmedabad, a 200-year-old ritual unfolds every year on the eighth night of Navratri. Men in sarees perform Garba in a tradition known as Saduma na Garba, honouring an ancient story of devotion, penance, and a curse.

An Instagram reel capturing this unique Garba went viral, drawing attention from across India.

The reel was shared by Awesome Amdavad on Instagram, with the caption, "Saree Garba Ritual at Sadu Mata Ni Pol in Amdavad."

According to local beliefs, this ritual is more than just a dance. Over 200 years ago, a woman named Saduben asked the men of the Barot community to protect her when a Mughal nobleman wanted her as a concubine.

Sadly, the men did not help her, and she lost her...