Why do devotees sing and clap during Navratri Garba, to invoke Goddess Durga’s power?

In Hindu tradition, Garba means singing devotional songs in praise of the Goddess while clapping in rhythm.
The Goddess’s protective power is believed to become active in phases across the nine nights of Navratri.
The clapping and singing are seen as awakening Durga Devi from her meditation and calling on that power.
Devotees move in a circle as they sing, which is believed to deepen their devotion towards the Goddess.

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