All the farmers and agriculturists go to the holy shrine of Ambaji.From their clothing and language to their enigmatic celebrations and delectable food, Gujarat wonderfully represents its vibrant culture which is laced deeply into its everyday as we as its social life.It is also a blend of both modern as well as the ancient traditions that has shaped the current Gujarat, which is in a peaceful coexistence with technology and nature.There are several rags whos original roots can be traced back to Gujarat these include Gujari Todi, Bilaval (from Veraval), Sorathi, Khambavati, Ahiri and Lati.
These are a few of the many priceless gifts of music that Gujarat has given to classical Hindustani music. Gujarat has been successful in preserving its musical authenticity and have actively been involved in not losing its musical heritage that is now a pride of Gujarat. Rann Utsav is one of the ways through which you can experience the glorious culturally enriched musical gift of Gujarat. The community who is to be thanked for keeping their music alive are the communities of Charans and Gadhavis, whose hereditary profession has been to carry on the lineage of Gujarati folk music. Some common types of Gujarati folk songs are Lullaby, Nuptial songs and festive songs. The men and women taking part in this dance dress themselves up in traditional colorful clothing and dance around while simultaneously moving in concentric circles while clicking their bamboo sticks that they hold in either hands with each other. This dance is performed to offer reverence to goddess Ambaji. The dance involves rhythmic singing and clapping while moving around the goddess. Women dress up in colorful and elaborately embroidered Ghaghra, cholis, anklets, bracelets etc. They used to perfumer this dance when they used to return victoriously back from a battle. The songs which they used to dance to used to be of the spirit of Valour and this dance was the characteristic of fascinatingly forceful movements. This fair takes place for 5 days in the month of February around the festival of Mahashivratri. During this fair, the Mahapuja of Lord Shiva takes place at midnight inside the temple on the 14th day of the dark half of the month of Magh. It is a popular belief that during this time, Lord Shiva himself visits this shrine. This festival takes place 14 days after the festival of Holi. The temples that are set up overlook rivers like Sabarmati, Akul and Vyakul. The fair is named after the two sons of King Shantanu Chitrangad and Vichitravirya. This festival marks the suns direct reaching to the tropic of Capricorn after the completion of the winter solstice. ![]() Known as Uttarayan in Gujarat, it is also the time when preparations like Undhiyu and sugar cane juice is served. To mark this occasion a large fair is organized on the full moon days and the evening times are filled with performances of folk drama Bhavai.
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