Important news- Take these precautions while playing Garba: Take care of health condition, always keep first aid kit with you for emergency.

The holy festival of Shardiya Navratri has started from 3rd October. Garba-Dandiya festival is organized on the occasion of Navratri. There was a time when Garba was limited only to Gujarat, but today it is seen in many other states of the country as well. Special events are organized for this. Big Garba pandals are set up.

Many times situations like fatigue, weakness, ill health, injury etc can occur during Garba. Doing Garba for several hours continuously can also reduce the energy level. Therefore, 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 the youth regarding Garba Mahotsav. Why not, Navratri and the grandeur of Garba in it is an occasion of happiness. But sometimes if necessary precautions are not taken then problems can also occur.

Physician Dr. Urvi Maheshwari tells that Garba is a kind of high intensity workout, in which the body needs more oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, before playing Garba, one should take special care of one's food and clothing.

If you are playing Garba for several days continuously, you should take 300-400 calories more than your normal diet. Although 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 also.

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 may get strained due to fast pace and fatigue. Therefore, before starting Garba, warming up and stretching is necessary. 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.

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 an exercise, which is completely dependent on physical fitness. Dancing for a long time increases heart beats and causes sweat to flow from the body. Therefore, people who have health problems like obesity, asthma, heart disease, hypertension should take special precautions while participating in the Garba festival. Apart from this, pregnant women should not do Garba without doctor's advice. People who are not accustomed to physical activity in their lifestyle may also suffer from muscle pain or 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 that playing Garba during periods is completely safe. Although it depends on every woman's body. Still, women must take some precautions during periods. Such as-

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 may occur due to low energy. In such a situation, you must 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 body temperature suddenly increases while playing Garba, then first of all stop playing Garba immediately. After this do this remedy.

Question- It is legally mandatory for Garba organizers to take care of some basic safety. Which of these are those things which every person going 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 are giving information about those rules in the points below. It is very important that common people also know about these rules.

Medical facilities at the venue

Medical facilities should always be available at the Garba grounds. This is the responsibility of the organizing committee. In this, it is necessary to have a first aid kit, ambulance, doctor or nurse.

Strict adherence to fire safety rules

It is mandatory for Garba organizers to follow fire safety rules in the grounds. For example, there should be at least two gates in the field, which are in opposite directions from each other. There should be emergency exit gate boards installed at various places in the grounds. Apart from this, it is necessary to have fire extinguishers at the venue.

generator setup

It is mandatory to have a generator in the Garba grounds so that there is continuous supply of electricity in the grounds. There is a fear of stampede in crowded places when it gets dark.

Police permission and presence mandatory

Police permit is necessary for any event like Garba. There cannot be more people in the grounds than the number of people permitted by the police. Besides, presence of police at the venue is also mandatory.

Question- If there is an emergency in the Garba grounds, what to do in that situation?

answer- Always keep the following things in mind-

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