The culture of Gujarat through its ways of habits, customs, traditions and behaviors takes for itself a form of code of conduct. The call of the culture from the folk of Gujarat is that of hospitality, nobility, benevolence, honesty, integrity, generosity and above all character and grandeur combined to produce beauty of culture. This hereditament of greatness has not fed its folk with pleasure-seeking dullness but in fact has advocated toils and moils of hard work, noble deeds-the religion of Shrama and Dharma.

It speaks of 'VIJAY' Victory through Dharma. It speaks of confluence of all the religions and unity in diversities.

Dance

The folk dances are the throbbing and the spirit of the folk life of Gujarat. Among the folkdances are the Garba and Garbi of Mataji-the goddess; then Raas of Aayar, Mer, Bharvad, and Padhar; then Gheriya Raas, Dandiya Raas, Tappa, Tipani, Mashira Nritya of Siddis; Swords Raas of gallants, Jag Nritya, Matki Nritya, Ashva Nritya, Hinch, Hamchi, Titodo, Luvar and Adivasi dances need mentioning. Lok Nritya-folk dances are supported by folk music traditionally since ages. Although Bhupali, Ahir Bhairav, Pahadi and Sarang Raag have its shadows over the folk music, it is quite distinct from the classical music ever since its origin and growth.

Music

Musical instruments used in folk songs are Dhol, Morli, Pava, Sharnai, Zant, Kanal, Ekta ro , Ghughra, Manjira, Ravanhattho, Dholak, Duf, Khanjari, Mukhchang, Sundari, Kanthvas, Kani, Shinghi, Shankh, Bhungal; whereas of the Adivasis, are Tur, Thali, Bhajania, Bhangai, Zarikath, Dobru, Ghanglo, Chonku, Chehkya, Khanglo, Malango, Ambada's Thali, Dhako. Vahali, Dhunak, Dayro, Karges Khapat, Tad ku, Narhilo, Pavri, Robi, Kah-do, are the chief instruments.