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The 8th edition of the Rajasthan Kabir Yatra, India's longest traveling folk music festival, is set to take place from October 1 to 5, 2025. Organized by the Malang Folk Foundation, this year's Yatra will journey through Bikaner and nearby villages, including Kelan, Chhattargarh, Kalu, and Katariasar. The festival celebrates the timeless poetry of mystics such as Kabir, Mira Bai, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusrau, and Shah Latif, offering a platform for Rajasthan’s folk artists and fostering a sense of community and spiritual reflection.
A Community-Driven Celebration
The Rajasthan Kabir Yatra is not just a festival; it's a traveling spiritual journey where music, storytelling, satsang, and community life come together. Each evening, under the desert sky, the Yatra transforms into a satsang—a space of devotion, reflection, and shared humanity. Hosted entirely by local communities, the Yatra has previously covered over 100 villages across more than 14 districts of Rajasthan, making it a unique, community-driven celebration of cultural revival and unity.
Event Highlights
October 1 (Bikaner): The Yatra opens with Santa Ra Awarna - A Tribute to Saints and Poets, featuring a soulful ensemble of young Kabir folk singers from Rajasthan. This will be followed by a live concert by acclaimed Sufi singer Kavita Seth and Whirling Dervishes by Louise Rose.
October 2 (Kelan): Performances by artists including Arun Goyal, Raitila Rajasthan, Mir Razak Ali, Abdul Jabar, Vasu Dixit, and a Mehfil-e-Sama - Kabir in Qawwali.
October 3 (Chhattargarh): Singers such as Dayaram Sarolia, Vasu Dixit, Rama Kumari, and Mira Bai of the Saansi community will perform.
October 4 (Kalu): The lineup includes Vedanth Bhardwaj, Kelam & Dariya, Rama Kumari, Padma Shri Kaluram Bamaniya, fusion band Kabir Café, and Mooralala Marwada from Kutch, Gujarat.
October 5 (Katariasar): The Yatra concludes in Katariasar, the birthplace of Jasnath Ji, with performances by Padma Shri Kaluram Bamaniya, Waqar Ali, Mooralala Marwada, Vedanth Bharadwaj, and Kabir Café.
Join the Journey
With more than 250 yatris from India and overseas traveling together alongside folk musicians, Sufi singers, storytellers, and contemporary bands, the Rajasthan Kabir Yatra offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich cultural tapestry of rural Rajasthan. Each performance is a testament to the enduring legacy of mystic poetry and the power of music to unite communities.
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