Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Navratri Playlists Blend Bollywood Garba, Devotional Songs and Folk Fusion
Sharad Navratri began on October 11, 2026.
The first day includes prayers to Maa Shailputri.
Two articles suggest songs for people celebrating the festival.
Some songs are meant for prayers, while others have lively beats for Garba and Dandiya dancing.
Both lists include Chogada and Nagada Sang Dhol.
Other suggestions include devotional songs, newer Bollywood numbers and Gujarati folk music.
One article recommends starting with prayer songs and then adding faster dance music.
People can choose the songs and order that suit their celebration.
Sharad Navratri began Sunday, October 11, 2026, with Day 1 prayers dedicated to Maa Shailputri.
News18 recommends eight tracks, including devotional songs, Bollywood Garba numbers and the Gujarati folk-fusion track Khalasi.
Telegraph India’s playlist includes Chogada, Nagada Sang Dhol, Dhindhora Baaje Re, Jai Durga, Boom Padi and Vasaladi.
Both articles feature Chogada and Nagada Sang Dhol as dance selections for Garba and Dandiya celebrations.
The News18 article suggests beginning with devotional music, then moving to celebratory tracks and energetic dance songs.
- Who
- People celebrating Sharad Navratri; Day 1 prayers are dedicated to Maa Shailputri.
- What
- Two articles recommend songs for Navratri celebrations, including devotional music and Garba and Dandiya tracks.
- When
- Sharad Navratri began Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The songs are suggested for celebrations at home, family gatherings and community events.
- Why
- To accompany Navratri prayers, festivities and dancing.
Devotional and traditional selections
Dance-focused and contemporary selections
Playlist emphasis
Devotional and traditional selections
The News18 article recommends devotional songs such as O Sheronwali, Jai Ambe Jagdambe Maa and Maiya Teri Jyot Jale, and suggests playing them during prayers.
Dance-focused and contemporary selections
Both articles also recommend lively tracks for Garba and Dandiya, including Chogada and Nagada Sang Dhol; News18 additionally includes the contemporary Gujarati folk-fusion track Khalasi.
Song choices
Devotional and traditional selections
News18 highlights devotional songs and offers a sequence that begins with prayers before building toward dancing.
Dance-focused and contemporary selections
Telegraph India offers a different set of additional playlist options, including Jai Durga, Dhindhora Baaje Re, Boom Padi and Vasaladi.
- Festival
- Sharad Navratri 2026
- Day 1
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Day 1 worship
- Prayers dedicated to Maa Shailputri, described as the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during the festival
- Tracks appearing in both articles
- Chogada and Nagada Sang Dhol
- News18 playlist size
- Eight tracks
- Contemporary Gujarati track
- Khalasi, released through Coke Studio Bharat in 2023
- Other Telegraph India recommendations
- Jai Durga, Dhindhora Baaje Re, Boom Padi, Dholida, Kamariya, Kesariyo Rang and Vasaladi
