2 Women Capture 'Unique Fire Garba' In Viral Video; Jamnagar's 'Mashaal Raas' Wows Internet | WATCH

Garba celebrations are happening everywhere as the Navratri festival continues, ending on October 2nd, 2025. People across the globe are celebrating Navratri with garba and dandiya nights. Amid these festivities,

several videos have gone viral showing people celebrating Navratri 2025 in unique ways. In one such video, two women captured “the most unique Garba,” performed using Mashaal (fire sticks).The video was shared on Instagram by a user identified as Reha Adani. It shows the two women recording what appears to be Mashaal Raas—people playing garba using fire. The video captures their shocked reactions as well as performers energetically jumping and dancing while holding Mashaal in their hands.The video was captioned: “Mashaal Raas is the most unique, intense, and fiery form of Garba performed by the men in the city of Jamnagar, Gujarat. They’re among the few keeping this form of Garba alive! The performers practice this dance for MONTHS with burning torches (mashaals) during the Navratri festival—symbolizing strength, courage, and the victory of light over darkness. It’s been performed since 1957 but remains an underrated gem that not many people know about.”

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The caption further added: “We were blown away when we saw the performance! Even while shooting, our hands flew to our mouths in utter shock and fascination! We literally couldn’t contain the joy we felt afterward—simply because we witnessed something as magical as this! And the cherry on top? The people of Jamnagar—from auto drivers to event organisers—were incredibly sweet and helpful, going out of their way to assist us. Our hearts were so full.”The video has since gone viral on social media, garnering numerous heartwarming reactions online. One user wrote, “It’s the most spine-chilling visual!” Another remarked, “Mashaal Raas has been happening in Jamnagar for more than seven decades, and thanks to the internet, more people are now noticing this incredible art.”