Gujaratis on Char Dham Yatra turn landslide delay into a Garba celebration in Uttarakhand: Watch viral video

A group of Gujaratis on a Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand found themselves stranded due to a landslide on September 14. The landslide, which resulted from continuous heavy rainfall over three days, caused an 8 to 10 km traffic jam on the route to Gangotri.

Gujarati Group Turns to Garba for Entertainment

With road clearance estimated to take between 6 to 10 hours, the stranded group of 30 to 40 Gujaratis sought ways to entertain themselves. Viraj Gorasia, a member of the tour group, captured the moment on video and shared it on the social media platform X. "A group of Gujaratis thought that playing garba is the best that they can do in the spare time…So they started playing garba and singing garba songs as well," Viraj said. His parents, along with other Gujaratis, joined in the dance.

Video Goes Viral

The video, showing the group dancing garba on a scenic road, quickly went viral, gathering thousands of views and positive comments. Some viewers described it as "Navratri ki taiyari (Navratri prep)," while others praised the spirit of the Gujaratis. “As a Gujju myself, this was very funny and beautiful. Random Gujjus in a very remote village united together to make the best of the time available,” Viraj said.

A Light-hearted Moment Amidst Adversity

The video not only provided entertainment but also highlighted the camaraderie and resilience of the group amidst challenging circumstances.