India, Sept. 29 -- An Indian-origin couple has issued a formal apology over a video that shows them kissing at a garba event in Vadodara, Gujarat. The controversial video, which showed the couple kissing at United Way Garba, triggered outrage over inappropriate behaviour during the sacred festival of Navratri.

The United Way Garba, held in the Kalali area, is one of Vadodara's most popular garba events, drawing thousands of participants every night. Last week, footage of the couple locking lips at the garba ground began to circulate online. (Also read: Video of 'luxurious' garba with Rs.15,000 entry fee divides internet: 'Don't modernise traditions')

According to a report in Desh Gujarat, the video featured a man named Pratik Patel and ...