Every year, people wait for the festive season to arrive. They prep outfits, makeup and dance steps with full enthusiasm to make the most of this time of the year. However, for many, these days of celebration turn to sorrow. In September 2025, a 19-year-old woman identified as Sonam died after collapsing while playing Garba in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district. Just a day later, reports emerged of 28-year-old Jayshree Patidar dying after collapsing during Garba in Dhar district. Both incidents unfolded during Navratri celebrations, turning moments of festivity into tragedy.
\n\nAnd these Garba celebrations have repeatedly turned tragic in recent years, with reports of people collapsing and dying during the festivities. Media reports from late 2024 and 2025 cited approximately 50 deaths during Garba celebrations in the preceding year, primarily attributed to sudden cardiac events, although no official, comprehensive nationwide tally is available to establish the exact number. In 2023, Gujarat witnessed an alarming spate of cardiac emergencies during Navratri, with at least 10 deaths reported within a single 24-hour period. The incidents prompted emergency services, including 108 ambulance teams, and organisers to strengthen medical preparedness at Garba venues.
\n\nThese incidents are a sobering reminder that a person's age or…
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