Indian-Origin Couple's Kiss at Gujarat Garba Event Sparks Cultural Debate and Public Apology

Sep 29, 2025 02:06 pm CST

An Indian-origin couple from Australia issued a formal apology after their kissing video at a traditional Navratri garba event in Vadodara went viral, igniting intense debate about appropriate behavior at religious celebrations. The Melbourne-based couple left India after submitting a written apology to local police following complaints about their public display of affection during one of the world's largest Navratri gatherings.