Navratri 2023: Over 700 disabled people from elders to youth dance in Divyang Mahotsav's Garba Fest in Ahmedabad
Vipulbhai, the organiser of Divyang Garba Mahotsav told ANI, "I was playing Garba along with my friends at the ground about a decade ago when I spotted a disabled person at the venue. I was moved seeing him and decided that day itself that I would organise a Garba for disabled people. It's been six years and counting.
About, 700 differently-abled people in and around Gujarat gathered here to play Garba today." Speaking to ANI, the participants at this special Garba event lauded the initiative. "The initiative is commendable. Vipul Bhai has been organising this Garba for six years and we have been coming and enjoying the festive ambience and revelry here.
Wed don't feel left out here. We have made many new friends and enjoy the Garba every year. Many think that since we are wheelchair-bound, we can't play Garba.
However, the organiser of this event doesn't think that way. He holds the event like he is one among us. The event presents us with an opportunity to dress up for Navratri.
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