Bodh Gaya and the Pitru Paksha pilgrimage

Live singer in Gaya

Gaya is a city of Hindu rituals for ancestors, and the nearby Bodh Gaya is where Buddha attained enlightenment, drawing Buddhists from around the world.

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Music for the venues of Gaya

Gaya has an international airport with flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

  • Devotional programmes for pilgrim groups
  • Bodh Gaya monastery and hotel events
  • Pitru Paksha gatherings
  • Weddings in the banquet halls of Gaya

Your live singer in Gaya

In Gaya, Hindus perform shraddha rites for their ancestors, especially during Pitru Paksha in September, when the Vishnupad temple and the river Falgu fill with pilgrims. A few kilometres away, the Mahabodhi temple at Bodh Gaya stands beside the Bodhi tree where Buddha is said to have meditated, and monasteries built by Japan, Thailand, Bhutan and Tibet line the streets.

The cosmopolitan Buddhist community gives Bodh Gaya an international air, and the Kalachakra and Monlam prayer festivals draw thousands in winter. Devotional programmes, meditation retreats and group dinners are common, and a gentle bhajan or spiritual evening is a natural addition.

The mood is contemplative, and an event here is calm, with soft music and a short programme. Hotels in Bodh Gaya cater to groups from Japan, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, and a few English and international melodies work alongside Hindi songs.

The year in Gaya and Bodh Gaya

Pitru Paksha in September and Buddha Purnima in spring are the key dates, with Buddhist pilgrimages from November to February. Summers are very hot.

What Gaya hosts expect

Quiet and respect are expected. Dress modestly, remove shoes at temples and keep the sound low.

A contemplative set for Gaya and Bodh Gaya

Pilgrim and retreat evenings suit softness. Om Namah Shivaya, Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami and Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram create a calm opening, followed by Tum Hi Ho or Kun Faya Kun for the quiet hour after dinner. International groups enjoy a short English song, such as Let It Be, at the close.

Venues and planning in Gaya

Gaya’s family weddings use banquet halls and hotels in the town, and Bodh Gaya’s hotels and monastery guest houses host pilgrim groups and international visitors. Retreats and meditation groups use their own centres.

Gaya’s international airport has flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Southeast Asia. Pitru Paksha in September brings large pilgrim crowds. Programmes in Bodh Gaya stay quiet and respectful of the monasteries.

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Live music in Gaya for every event

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Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music in Gaya.

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Place
Gaya, Bihar
Travel
Outstation: travel and stay planned with the quote
Formats
Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band

Often asked for

  • Apna Bana Le
  • Raabta
  • Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
  • Hamari Adhuri Kahani
  • Muskurane
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho
  • Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin
  • Suraj Hua Maddham

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Gaya

  • 01

    700+ live shows

    Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.

  • 02

    A wide Hindi repertoire

    Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.

  • 03

    Solo to full band

    From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.

  • 04

    Offices in five cities

    The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.

  • 05

    Worldwide and remote

    Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.

  • 06

    Clear plans on WhatsApp

    Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.

Formats

Which setup suits your event?

1 musician

Solo

Just Dharmik and the room.

Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.

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2 musicians

Duo

A melody instrument for extra warmth.

Good for Sundowners, Mehendi & intimate sangeets and Hotel lounges.

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3 musicians

3-Piece

Rhythm joins the melody.

Good for Sufi & ghazal evenings, Bhajan nights and Corporate dinners.

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4 musicians

4-Piece

A real band feel, no big stage needed.

Good for Sangeet nights, Brand events and Hotel & resort evenings.

Ask about 4-Piece

6 musicians

Full Band

Stage-filling sound for big celebrations.

Good for Destination weddings, Large sangeets and Festivals & tourism events.

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How it works

Booking in four steps

  1. 1

    Message or call

    Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.

  2. 2

    Agree the date and format

    Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.

  3. 3

    Plan the set and the day

    Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.

  4. 4

    Perform

    The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.

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Worldwide and remote

Not in India? The music travels.

Dharmik travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere in the world, live, over a video call or a stream.

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Our offices

  • Maharashtra

    Virar West

    702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City
    Virar West, Maharashtra 401303
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  • Gujarat

    Rajkot

    Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
    Rajkot, Gujarat 360004
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  • Gujarat

    Dwarka

    T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
    Dwarka, Gujarat 361335
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  • Gujarat

    Porbandar

    Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road
    Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
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  • Gujarat

    Ahmedabad

    Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007
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Local FAQs

Live singer in Gaya: your questions

A fortnight in September when Hindus perform rites for their ancestors, with Gaya as the principal site.

Yes, a quiet devotional or acoustic evening suits many groups.

About 13 kilometres.

Mostly from November to February. Summer is very hot, and during Pitru Paksha in September or October the town fills with pilgrims for ancestral rites, when families avoid celebrations.

Many, built by Buddhist countries such as Japan, Thailand, Bhutan and Tibet.

During Pitru Paksha in September.

The temple at Bodh Gaya beside the Bodhi tree, a World Heritage Site.

Yes, on the bank of the Falgu river.

Yes, with Buddhist pilgrims at Bodh Gaya, so hotels fill early.

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