![]() The word garba itself derives from the Sanskrit ‘ garbhdeep’, meaning ‘womb lamp’, a symbol of the eternal soul, and performances often see dancers moving in rotation around a lamp or flame, backed by drums, voices, flutes, and other instruments.Įlements of the style are now performed in varying guises all over the world, as the global Indian diaspora seeks to remain connected to the artistic traditions of their ancestors. Dancers dressed in wildly colourful outfits celebrate Durga’s power to vanquish evil, describing how she can slay demons and banish malevolent spirits. ![]() ![]() Garba is an exuberant dance tradition from Gujarat, linked in particular to Navratri, a nine-day veneration of the Hindu goddess Durga’s nine forms. Many of Gujarat classical and semi-classical artists have found fresh inspiration in area’s rich, celebratory folk lineages. Several Hindustani classical stars, including 20th-century legends Pandit Omkarnath Thakur and Ustad Faiyaz Khan, hail from the region, which is also home to an influential branch of the Dhrupad-infused Haveli Sangeet tradition. ![]() Gujarat, India’s Westernmost state, is home to a cornucopia of musical culture.
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