UMIYADHAM MAHA AARTI MAHOTSAV

Umiya Mata is the deity worshipped by lakhs of Kadwa Patidars spread across the world. She is the consort of the Mighty Shivashankar and the daughter of Parvatraj Daksha. She is the supreme power of Shakti and is also the mother of the Kartikeya and Ganesha. The Garba (Navratri festival) is organized in its pure form. Here ladies perform Garba in colorful chaniyacholi with lightened Deepak. They take these deepaks (lighted lamps)  and perform the ancient Garba. This special Maha Aarti is organized in Surat city on the day of Maha Ashtami, which is the eighth day of Navratri. Everyone was absorbed in the worship of the mother. This aarti was organized in Maa Umiya Dham temple and thousands of devotees are doing the aarti at a time. All 9 days and Dussehra (10th day), Ancient Garba performance is continues.