No Navratri feels complete without the right songs. Whether you are warming up on the first night or going full pace on the ninth night in Ahmedabad, the playlist makes or breaks the garba. This guide covers the best Garba and Dandiya songs for Navratri 2026: full lyrics, song details, and YouTube links so you can learn the words before the night begins.
Ahmedabad’s garba is unlike anywhere else in India. GMDC Ground, Rajpath Club, and hundreds of smaller venues across the city fill up night after night during Navratri. The songs played here set the mood for the entire country. Knowing the lyrics by heart makes the experience ten times better.
Latest Garba Songs for Navratri 2025-2026
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Garbo. Dhvani Bhanushali (2023)
Singer: Dhvani Bhanushali | Composer: Tanishk Bagchi | Lyricist: PM Narendra Modi
This song made headlines before it released. The lyrics were written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the only mainstream garba song with that distinction. It has a clean, celebratory energy that works both in traditional garba circles and on big festival stages.
Lyrics:
Garbo re garbo, khele garbo re
Maa ni murti ne joyu ne
Nayan bhari aavya re
Garbo re garbo, khele garbo re
Amba maa ni jay jay jay
Ambika maa ni jay jay jay
Jagdamba maa ni jay jay jay
Jai jai jai maa jai jai jai
Garbo re garbo, khele garbo re
Maa ni murti ne joyu ne
Nayan bhari aavya re
Saachi re saacho taro prem
Maa tara charno mein lene ho lem
Nav nav ratri nav nav garba
Nav nav ratri nav nav garba
Garbo re garbo, khele garbo re
Maa ni murti ne joyu ne
Nayan bhari aavya re
Garbo re garbo…
Dholida. Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Singer: Janhvi Shrimankar & Shail Hada | Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Bhansali brought his signature grandeur to garba with this one. It is rooted in traditional Gujarati beats while sounding completely cinematic. Alia Bhatt’s iconic garba sequence in the film made this an instant fixture at Navratri nights.
Lyrics:
Dholida dhol re vagad vagad
Dholida dhol re vagad vagad
Ramta re ramta ne haaru man ranjyo
Dholida dhol re vagad vagad
Haari re haari hu to haari re
Piya ke rang mein rang gayi haari re
Haari re haari hu to haari re
Piya ke rang mein rang gayi haari re
Udi udi jaaye re chunariya
Udi udi jaaye
Udi udi jaaye re chunariya
Udi udi jaaye
Dholida dhol re vagad vagad
Dholida dhol re vagad vagad
Ramta re ramta ne haaru man ranjyo
Dholida dhol re vagad vagad
Sun Sajni. Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023)
Singer: Meet Bros & Parampara Tandon | Composer: Meet Bros
Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani brought this one to mainstream attention. It is energetic from the first beat and blends dandiya-style rhythm with a modern Bollywood hook.
Lyrics:
Sun sajni sun sajni
Tere bin chain nahi re
Sun sajni sun sajni
Tere bin chain nahi re
Tere bin main rahunga kaise
Tere bin main rahunga kaise
Teri yaad mein khoye
Din raat soye na main rahunga kaise
Aaja saajan aaja re
Mera dil le ja re
Aaja saajan aaja re
Mera dil le ja re
Sun sajni sun sajni
Tere bin chain nahi re
GORI , Geeta Rabari (2025)
Singer: Geeta Rabari | Year: 2025
Geeta Rabari consistently releases fresh Navratri material every year. GORI is her standout 2025 track, with her signature voice that works equally well at intimate traditional garba events and large festival grounds.
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Chogada Tara. Darshan Raval & Asees Kaur
Movie: Loveyatri (2018) | Composer: Lijo George & DJ Chetas | Singer: Darshan Raval & Asees Kaur
Chogada became the anthem of modern garba almost overnight after Loveyatri released. Eight years later it still draws the loudest response at garba nights. The tempo is perfect for traditional circular garba and the lyrics are easy enough for everyone to join in.
Lyrics:
Aa re aare aare main to gayi dil de ke
Aa re aare aare mera yaar le ke bhaage re
Aa re aare aare kaisi beqarari
Aa re aare aare tere bina na maane re
Chogada tara lai lai lai lailai
Chogada tara lai lai lai lailai
Dheeme dheeme chale re
O raat garbi ni chale re
Chogada tara
Lal re lal re aankhein lal re
Teri aankhon ne baat kar di
Main to chala main to chala
Tere peechhe main to chala
Chogada tara lai lai lai lailai
Chogada tara lai lai lai lailai
Dheeme dheeme chale re
O raat garbi ni chale re
Chogada tara
Haaye re haaye dil le gaya re
Haaye re haaye garba ghuma re
Haaye re haaye dil le gaya re
Haaye re haaye garba ghuma re
Chogada tara lai lai lai lailai
Chogada tara lai lai lai lailai
Dheeme dheeme chale re
O raat garbi ni chale re
Chogada tara
Odhani. Neha Kakkar & Darshan Raval
Movie: Made in China (2019) | Composer: Sachin-Jigar
A recreation of Falguni Pathak’s beloved original, this brought the classic to a new generation. It crossed 193 million YouTube views. The pace is slightly faster than the original and works well for dandiya rounds.
Lyrics:
Odhani odhu ne udi jaay
Ud ud jaay re ud ud jaay
Odhani odhu ne udi jaay
Ud ud jaay re ud ud jaay
Payal wali chhaila ko jaay
Payal wali chhaila ko jaay
Haaye haaye ud ud jaay
Odhani odhu ne udi jaay
Ud ud jaay re ud ud jaay
Pehli pehli baar maine dekha
Tujhe garba ke maidaan mein
Pehli pehli baar dil dhadka
Tujhe garba ke maidaan mein
Teri aankhon ke taare kho jaayein
Meri aankhon ke saaye ho jaayein
Haaye haaye dil dhadke re
Odhani odhu ne udi jaay
Ud ud jaay re ud ud jaay
Kamariya. Darshan Raval & Ikka
Movie: Mitron (2018) | Composer: Lijo George & DJ Chetas
High energy from start to finish with Gujarati folk influences. A permanent fixture at dandiya rounds because of its clear, driving rhythm.
Lyrics:
Kamariya lachke re
Balam teri kamariya lachke
Kamariya lachke re
Balam teri kamariya lachke
Teri kamariya meri jaan
Teri kamariya meri jaan
Teri kamariya lachke re
Teri kamariya lachke re
Nachanaa de mujhko nachne de
Nachanaa de mujhko nachne de
Haaye haaye haaye
Teri kamariya lachke re
Kamariya lachke re
Balam teri kamariya lachke
Kamariya lachke re
Nagada Sang Dhol. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
Singer: Shreya Ghoshal & Osman Mir | Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Bhansali’s second garba masterpiece on this list, though technically Rajasthani-influenced. It is played at virtually every Navratri across Gujarat. The energy builds through the song in a way that mirrors the pace of a real garba circle.
Lyrics:
Nagada sang dhol baje
Re baje dhol baje
Dhol baje dhol baje dhol baje
Nagada sang dhol baje
Ek do teen chaar paanch chhe saath
Ek do teen chaar paanch chhe saath
Aata hai jo taal mein naache woh raat mein
Aata hai jo taal mein naache woh raat mein
Nagada sang dhol baje
Re baje dhol baje
Dhol baje dhol baje dhol baje
Nagada sang dhol baje
Lehraayi chunariya rang laya re
Lehraayi chunariya rang laya re
Dekho dekho dekho nazariya
Dekho dekho dekho nazariya
Nagada sang dhol baje
Re baje dhol baje
Dhol baje dhol baje dhol baje
Nagada sang dhol baje
Evergreen Garba Classics. Played at Every Navratri
Maine Payal Hai Chhankai. Falguni Pathak (1999)
Composer: Lalit Sen
Falguni Pathak is the Queen of Dandiya, and no title is more deserved. This song has been the opening or closing number of garba nights across Gujarat for 25 years. The jingling payal imagery in the lyrics captures the spirit of garba better than almost any other song written in Hindi.
Lyrics:
Maine payal hai chhankai
Kaisa shor macha re
Aaj to garba khela
Raat bhar nacha re
Saiyaan ne maari pichkaari
Rang gayo hai badan saara
Piya piya piya piya
Piya piya piya piya
Maine aankh mein kaajar lagaaya
Choodiyan khankhaaya
Piya ko neend na aaye
Raat bhar jaagun main
Maine payal hai chhankai
Kaisa shor macha re
Aaj to garba khela
Raat bhar nacha re
Garba khelunga main tere saath
Tham le mera haath
Aaj ki raat sone nahi
Naachenge saath saath
Maine payal hai chhankai
Kaisa shor macha re
Aaj to garba khela
Raat bhar nacha re
Dholi Taro Dhol Baje. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Singer: Kavita Krishnamurthy, Vinod Rathod & Karsan Sagathia | Composer: Ismail Darbar
This six-minute track from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 1999 film remains one of the most complete garba experiences in Hindi cinema. It builds slowly and peaks beautifully. Karsan Sagathia’s participation gives it a traditional authenticity that most Bollywood garba songs lack.
Lyrics:
Dholi taro dhol baje
Dholi taro dhol baje
Sona sona sona lol laiya re laiya
Dholi taro dhol baje
Kaala kaala kaala koi koi koi
Koi toh aaya preetam re
Kaala kaala kaala koi koi koi
Koi toh aaya preetam re
Thumak thumak thumak thumak
Thumak ke re haaye
Thumak ke main thumak ke thumak ke
Naachun hoo aaj re
Dholi taro dhol baje
Dholi taro dhol baje
Sona sona sona lol laiya re laiya
Dholi taro dhol baje
Laal laal laal rang laal re
Rang mein rang jaao
Laal laal laal rang laal re
Rang mein rang jaao
Garba karo garba karo
Naache na kadam re
Garba karo garba karo
Naache na kadam re
Dholi taro dhol baje
Dholi taro dhol baje
Sona sona sona lol laiya re laiya
Dholi taro dhol baje
Sanedo. Traditional Gujarati Garba
Singer: Various (Kirtidan Gadhvi, Geeta Rabari, Osman Mir all have popular versions)
Sanedo is not a song with one release date. It is traditional Gujarati folk that has been passed down for generations. Every major Gujarati artist has their own version. It is described as “less a song, more a ritual.” If you grew up in Ahmedabad, you danced to Sanedo before you ever consciously learned it.
Lyrics:
Sanedo sanedo sanedo re
Prabhu ne game che sanedo re
Sanedo sanedo sanedo re
Prabhu ne game che sanedo re
Lal re lal ne game che sanedo
Shyam ne game che sanedo
Lal re lal ne game che sanedo
Shyam ne game che sanedo
Aavo re aavo aavo re aavo
Garba khelo saath mein
Aavo re aavo aavo re aavo
Garba khelo saath mein
Sanedo sanedo sanedo re
Prabhu ne game che sanedo re
Gori Radha Ne Kalo Kaan. Kirtidan Gadhvi
Movie: Wrong Side Raju (2016) | Composer: Sachin-Jigar
This song tells a playful story of Radha and Krishna through traditional Gujarati garba rhythms. It is a staple at Ahmedabad’s GMDC Navratri events and has been for nearly a decade.
Lyrics:
Gori radha ne kalo kaan
Ek khambhaano melo re
Radha radha raas rachave
Kaan sathe khele re
Gori radha ne kalo kaan
Ek khambhaano melo re
Vrindavan ni kunj galiyon mein
Raas rachaayo re
Mohan ne murli vajavi
Radha ne bulaayo re
Gori radha ne kalo kaan
Ek khambhaano melo re
Radha radha raas rachave
Kaan sathe khele re
Shubhaarambh. Kai Po Che (2013)
Singer: Shruti Pathak & Divya Kumar | Composer: Amit Trivedi | Lyricist: Swanand Kirkire
Amit Trivedi brought rare authenticity to Bollywood garba with this one. Set in Ahmedabad, mixing Gujarati and Hindi in a way that feels natural. It is slower than most garba songs, which makes it a perfect opening number for any Navratri night.
Lyrics:
Shubhaarambh shubhaarambh
Karo shubhaarambh
Shubhaarambh shubhaarambh
Karo shubhaarambh
Aa jaa aa jaa aa jaa
Garba kheliye saath mein
Aa jaa aa jaa aa jaa
Garba kheliye saath mein
Ahmedabad ki galiyon mein
Navratri aa gayi re
Ahmedabad ki galiyon mein
Navratri aa gayi re
Dhol nagara baje re
Taal mein naache re
Dhol nagara baje re
Taal mein naache re
Shubhaarambh shubhaarambh
Karo shubhaarambh
Top Garba Artists to Follow for Navratri 2026
If you want the freshest garba playlist each year, follow these artists. They release Navratri-specific material every season, often from August onwards.
Geeta Rabari is the most prominent Gujarati garba voice of the current era. She releases multiple new tracks each year and performs live at Ahmedabad’s biggest events. Follow her on YouTube for Navratri 2026 releases from August onwards.
Kinjal Dave is consistently one of the most-streamed Gujarati artists. Her nonstop garba compilations are widely used by organisers and DJs across Ahmedabad.
Kirtidan Gadhvi bridges traditional folk garba and contemporary performance. His live garba at GMDC is a staple of Ahmedabad’s Navratri.
Falguni Pathak is the original Queen of Dandiya. She still performs every Navratri and still draws the biggest crowds. Her songs are non-negotiable on any playlist.
Darshan Raval is the Bollywood garba face of the current generation. Chogada, Kamariya, and Odhani are his core contribution. Watch for new seasonal releases each year.
Where to Watch Garba Live in Ahmedabad
If you are in Ahmedabad during Navratri, you do not just listen to these songs. You dance to them with thousands of people. The main venues:
GMDC Ground, Ahmedabad is the largest organised Navratri in the world. Top Gujarati artists perform live every night. Entry is ticketed and often sells out in advance.
Rajpath Club, Judges Bungalow Road hosts an upscale garba night with professional performers and a more controlled crowd size.
SGVP (Swaminarayan Campus), Gandhinagar is one of the most authentic traditional garba events near Ahmedabad with bhakti garba traditions.
Hundreds of housing societies, clubs, and open grounds host free community garba events across Ahmedabad. These are often more traditional and locally rooted than the big-venue events. If you are visiting Ahmedabad for Navratri, our Kankaria Carnival guide covers the city’s other big annual festival happening just after Navratri ends. For getting around the city to garba venues, check the Ahmedabad Metro guide for routes and timings. The Sabarmati Riverfront area also hosts free garba evenings during Navratri.
Frequently asked questions
When is Navratri 2026?
Navratri 2026 (Sharada Navratri, the main celebration) falls from October 11 to October 19, 2026. Dussehra follows on October 20.
What is the difference between Garba and Dandiya?
Garba is performed before the deity: it is devotional and typically involves circular movements without sticks. Dandiya Raas is played with colourful sticks and is faster and more interactive. In Ahmedabad, most events do both: garba in the first half and dandiya in the second.
Which songs are best for a first-timer at garba?
Start with Chogada Tara, Nagada Sang Dhol, and Maine Payal Hai Chhankai. These have clear rhythms, well-known lyrics, and appear at every event so you will naturally pick up the steps from the people around you.
Where can I find the full Navratri 2026 playlist?
Spotify, JioSaavn, Gaana, and YouTube Music all publish official Navratri playlists in September each year. Search “Navratri 2026 playlist” closer to the festival for curated lists from each platform.
Are traditional Gujarati garba songs different from Bollywood garba?
Yes. Traditional garba like Sanedo and Gori Radha Ne Kalo Kaan are rooted in devotional folk traditions and are sung in Gujarati. Bollywood garba songs like Chogada or Nagada are commercially produced and blend Hindi, Gujarati, and Rajasthani elements. Both are played at Ahmedabad’s Navratri events.
Who performs live garba in Ahmedabad during Navratri?
GMDC Ground hosts 9 nights of live performances. In recent years this has included Geeta Rabari, Kinjal Dave, Kirtidan Gadhvi, Falguni Pathak, Osman Mir, and Sairam Dave. The full lineup is announced in September each year.
For timings, tickets, and the full programme for GMDC Navratri 2026, check the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation website when the schedule is published in September.
Last verified: March 2026. Song lyrics and YouTube links updated with 2025-2026 releases.
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