The Gujarat state of India, boasts of a rich culture
and heritage. The people of Gujarat are very particular regarding their
value system. They have preserved the ancient art and craft techniques
and still practice them with great determination. Gujaratis are proud of
their customs and traditions and follow them with utmost pride. The
people of Gujarat are very simple and live life to the fullest. The
spirit of Gujarat is quite visible from the varied fairs and festivals
celebrated in the state. It is further enriched by the tribal people
residing here. They have their own set of customs and rituals. Thus,
Gujarat has a cultural diversity which is a unique feature of the state
and is randomly seen.
Dances
Gujarat is known as the land of festivals. A number of fairs and
festivals are celebrated in the state with great fervor and joy. The
celebrations of these occasions are accompanied with traditional dance
and music performances. The state has been blessed with a rich tradition
of performing arts.
Music
Gujarat is a state of music lovers and has produced some of the best
musicians of India. It is said that the legendary musicians Baiju Bawra
and Tana Riri belong to the state itself. Narsinh Mehta, of the
'Vaishnav Janto' acclaim, also hails from Gujarat.
Religion
Like all other states of India, Gujarat is also inhabited by people of
different religions, castes and creeds. It is one of the most
industrialized states of India and provides employment opportunities for
the youth. As a result, people from across the country have settled in
the state.
People
Gujarat boasts of a rich culture and heritage. The people of Gujarat
are commonly referred as Gujaratis and the main language spoken by them
is Gujarati. Gujarat is a flourishing state in all spheres and as a
result, numerous people from different parts of India have settled here
for various reasons.
History
Gujarat has an ancient history and origin to boast of. It was earlier
known as Gujarata (Gurjar Rashtra), which means Gurjar nation. Gurjars
was on old clan, which inhabited the area during the Mahabharat period.
Another opinion regarding Gurjars is that they belonged to Central Asia.
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