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Godh Gadheda no Melo: Gujarat's Most Vibrant Post-Holi Tradition!

For Siddhartha Joshi, a post-Holi climb for jaggery turns into a playful Swayamvara in Jesawada!

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Godh Gadheda no Melo: Gujarat's Most Vibrant Post-Holi Tradition!

Photo Credit: Siddhartha Joshi Instagram

Highlights
  • Post-Holi Tradition
  • Climbing Challenge
  • Swayamvara Connection

Every year, just after the colors of Holi settle, the village of Jesawada in Gujarat joyfully bursts into a vibrant celebration with the Godh Gadheda no Melo!

Travel storyteller Siddhartha Joshi perfectly captures this unique festival where the ancient Swayamvara traditions meet with playful competition, joyous community spirit, and some raw strength. 

From the climbing towering poles to the rhythmic beating of sticks, this is one is a local ritual that you won't ever forget.

At the mere center of this tradition is a 20-25 ft tall wooden pole—often the much sturdy trunk of a tree. Young men always gather to attempt the most near-impossible climb to the top, where a pot of jaggery (Godh) awaits as the best prize. 

But it's not that much simple. As they climb, women tend to encircle them, dancing, singing, and playfully whacking them with the sticks, mimicking the ‘gadhedas'—donkeys!

This boisterous ritual isn't just only fun—it also has some deep cultural roots. Historically, it stems from the Swayamvara tradition, where the victor of the challenge would always win the true honor of choosing his bride from amongst the watching crowd. 

It's also a symbolic blend of bravery, readiness for marriage, and the celebration of manhood.

For Siddhartha, the festival is not only just a visual treat—it's also a living testimony to Gujarat's folklore, community spirit, and enduring the connection to age-old customs.

Godh Gadheda no Melo isn't just about the jaggery pots and daring climbs—it's also a beautiful window into India's rich cultural past, where tradition meets the utmost thrill. 

Through Siddhartha Joshi's lens, we're strongly reminded of how deeply rooted customs still continue to thrive with joy, unity, and just a royal touch of madness.

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