Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat
English: Victory to valiant Gujarat | |
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જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત | |
State anthem of Gujarat, India (de facto) | |
Lyrics | Narmad, 19th century |
Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat (Gujarati: જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત) is a poem written by Gujarati poet, Narmad in the 19th century. It is used as an official state song during ceremonies of Government of Gujarat in the western state of India.
Lyrics
Lyrics are as following:
જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત (in Gujarati) | Victory to valiant Gujarat (In English) |
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જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત! જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત, |
Victory to valiant Gujarat! Thy scarlet flag marked with love and valour will shine; In north, Goddess Amba [is situated], Have seen rivers Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and others. That past glory of [ancient capital] Anhilwad and [king] Siddharaj Jaisinh. |
Significance
The poem sings courage and glory of Gujarat region. This poem's title Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat has been used for mentioning glory of Gujarat on many occasions.