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Ahmedabad: As the Navratri festivities commence across the country on Thursday, a unique tradition in the heart of Ahmedabad’s old city draws everyone’s attention. In Sadu Mata Ni Pol, a 200-year-old ritual unfolds each year on the eighth night of Navratri, when men from the Barot community wear sarees and perform Garba to honour an ancient curse. This age-old tradition symbolises penance, and a fascinating story of devotion and gender-bending customs passed down through generations. This ritual is more than just a dance; it is a deeply rooted tradition steeped in history, legend, and faith. In this century-old custom, men dress up as women to atone for a curse placed on their ancestors by

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