Eklingnath Seva Sangathan to Oppose Obscenity in Navratri Garba Events

Udaipur. Shri Eklingnath National Seva Sangathan has announced that it will launch an agitation during the upcoming Navratri festival to stop vulgar and indecent performances under the guise of traditional Garba and Dandiya programs. The organization stated that obscene dances, film songs, and performances where participants dress up as deities will not be tolerated. A memorandum in this regard will be submitted to the District Collector on September 11.

Aakash Bagdi, Founder President of the organization, said that Navratri is a glorious festival of Sanatan culture where every Hindu worships the Mother Goddess. Garba and Dandiya are traditional dances performed in honor of Goddess Durga. However, in recent years, some organizers with commercial motives have distorted these traditions by encouraging vulgar attire, western music, and performances where dancers dress as deities, thereby hurting the sentiments of millions of devotees.

Bagdi urged the administration and police officers to strictly regulate such events. He demanded that non-Hindus should not be allowed entry into Garba and Dandiya events, vulgar costumes and obscene dances should be prohibited, and performances impersonating deities such as Radha and Krishna should be banned. He also emphasized that disco, rap, ballet, breakdance, and other non-traditional forms must not be permitted. Separate arrangements for male and female dance groups were suggested to prevent incidents of harassment and crime.

Nirmal Pandit, National General Secretary, added that the organization also demands that such events conclude by 11 PM to ensure the safety of women returning home. Organizers must submit their full biodata to the administration so that accountability can be fixed in case of violations. Registration of all participants, with copies of Aadhaar cards, should be made compulsory. Furthermore, details of dance trainers, training camps, and organizers should be maintained, and it should be ensured that trainers belong to the Sanatan Hindu community.

Deepak Menaria, National Secretary, stated that the organization’s primary goal is to prevent the distortion of Indian culture. He asserted that no attempt to compromise the sanctity, purity, and rich tradition of Indian festivals would be tolerated. The administration and police were urged to take serious action on the matter.

During the press conference, District President Manju Khinchi and Chanchal Audition shared details of the organization’s sewing and beauty parlor training programs, mentioning that two batches had already been completed and the third will begin soon. Training camps are also being conducted in Jodhpur and Gogunda. Women activists Kiran Jain and Riya Jain also provided insights into the ongoing service activities of the organization.