Why is Garba performed in a circle?

Garba, a devotional dance performed during Navaratri in honour of Shakti, is traditionally danced in a circle. The circle symbolises the cycle of life, time, birth, death, and rebirth, while reflecting the belief that divine energy remains constant. The word 'Garba' derives from the Sanskrit word 'garbha', meaning womb, and is associated with creation, life, and feminine energy.