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The holy festival of Shardiya Navratri has started from 3 October. Garba-Dandiya festival is organized on the occasion of Navratri. There was a time when Garba was restricted to Gujarat only, but today it is seen in many other states of the country as well. Special events are organized for this. Big Garba pandals are being set up.
Sometimes situations like fatigue, weakness, illness, injury etc. can happen during Garba. Doing Garba for several hours continuously can also reduce the energy level. So, if you want to go to the Garba festival, then it is important to take some precautions, so that you can enjoy the festival without any hassle.
So let us know today in the important news what things should be kept in mind before participating in the Garba festival. We will also know what kind of mistakes should not be made during Garba.
Expert: Dr. Urvi Maheshwari, Physician, Genova Shelby Hospital (Mumbai)
Question – What things should be kept in mind before playing Garba?
answer- As soon as Shardiya Navratri starts, there is a lot of craze among youngsters regarding Garba Mahotsav. Why not, Navratri and the grandeur of Garba in it is an occasion of happiness. But sometimes if the necessary precautions are not taken, problems can also arise.
Doctor Dr Urvi Maheshwari says that Garba is a form of high intensity exercise, where the body needs more oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, before playing Garba, one should take special care of one’s food and clothes.
If you play Garba for several days continuously, you should take 300-400 calories more than your normal diet. However, it also depends on your body weight. Also, light and comfortable clothes should be worn. Apart from this, it is important to keep some other things in mind as well.
Understand this from the graphic below.
Question- What kind of precautions should be taken while playing Garba?
answer- Dr Urvi Maheshwari says that while playing Garba, muscles can get strained due to fast pace and fatigue. Therefore, before starting Garba, it is necessary to warm up and stretch. Garba should be started gradually with slow movements and as the body becomes comfortable, its speed should be increased. If you have any kind of health problems, then consult a doctor before participating in the Garba program.
See the graphic below to see what other precautions should be taken during Garba.
Question – In which health conditions is it necessary to consult a doctor before playing Garba?
answer- Garba is also a physical exercise, which is completely dependent on physical fitness. Dancing for a long time increases the heartbeat and causes sweat to flow from the body. Therefore, people with health problems such as obesity, asthma, heart disease, hypertension should take special precautions when participating in the Garba festival. Apart from this, pregnant women should not do Garba without a doctor’s advice. People who are not accustomed to physical activity in their lifestyle can also suffer from pain or muscle strain due to dancing for long periods of time.
Question- Women especially are very excited about Garba. Is it completely safe to do Garba during periods? Are there any special precautions to be taken during this period?
answer- Dr Urvi Maheshwari says playing Garba during periods is completely safe. Although it depends on each woman’s body. Still, women must take some precautions during menstruation. Such as-
- If you have excessive pain, fatigue or weakness during periods, then avoid playing Garba.
- Continue to take breaks in between during Garba.
- Keep extra pads with you when going to play Garba.
Question- What are the basic things that should be in the first aid kit during Garba?
answer- There is a possibility of injury to hands, legs or knees while playing Garba. Apart from this, fatigue, headache or dizziness can occur due to low energy. In such a situation, you should definitely keep a small bag with you, which contains some basic medicines.
Understand from the graphic below what are the basic things that should be in the first aid kit during Garba.
Question- There is often a lot of crowd, noise and heat in Garba pandals. In such a situation, after playing Garba for hours, the body temperature increases and suddenly one may feel very hot. If this happens, what should be done to cool the body immediately?
answer- If the body temperature increases suddenly while playing Garba, then first of all stop playing Garba immediately. After this, make this remedy.
- If the clothes are too tight then loosen them a little. Take off your shoes and socks and sit down.
- Breathe deeply to balance your body.
- If there is a fan or cooler arrangement then sit there for some time.
- If there is no fan or cooler then go out of the Garba ground in the open air.
- After some time, when the sweat dries up, mix ORS solution in water and drink it.
Question – It is legally mandatory for Garba organizers to take care of some basic security. Which of these are those things that everyone who goes there must know?
answer- There are certain rules and regulations regarding any large scale event and it is mandatory for the organizers to follow those rules. We provide information about those rules in the points below. It is very important that ordinary people also know about these rules.
Medical facilities at the location
Medical facilities should always be available on Garba land. This is the responsibility of the organizing committee. In this regard, you need a first aid kit, an ambulance, a doctor or a nurse.
Strict adherence to fire safety rules
It is mandatory for Garba organizers to follow fire safety rules on the grounds. For example, there should be at least two gates in the field, which are in the opposite direction to each other. Emergency exit gate boards should be placed in various places on the land. Apart from this, there is a need to have fire extinguishers at the location.
install a generator
It is mandatory to have a generator on Garba land so that there is a continuous supply of electricity in the lands. There is a fear of a stampede in crowded places when it gets dark.
Police consent and attendance is mandatory
A police permit is required for any event such as Garba. There cannot be more people on land than the number of people allowed by the police. In addition, the presence of the police at the location is also mandatory.
Question – If there is an emergency on Garba land, what to do in that situation?
answer- Always remember the following things –
- If one’s health suddenly deteriorates while playing Garba, then immediately contact the Garba field organizing committee.
- The number of the organizing committee should be kept in your mobile phone so that you do not have to search and ask people if necessary.
- There are first aid facilities in all Garba areas. Before taking part in a particular event, get information about the safety conditions there.
- Apart from this, in an emergency, you can call the National Emergency Number 112 and seek immediate help from the police, ambulance service and fire brigade.
- Try never to go alone to such an event. You must be accompanied by a friend or family member.
- If you are going alone, keep emergency contact numbers written on paper at the top of your bag. For the people present there to contact someone in case of an emergency. The mobile phone is password locked, so in an emergency no one will be able to contact your family through your phone.
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