Vallabh Bhatt

Vallabh Bhatt was a medieval Gujarati poet. Born in Ahmedabad, he later moved to Bahucharaji in devotion to the goddess Bahuchar Mata. He wrote several Garba and other devotional songs.

Life Not much is known about his life but his works and folklore are a source of information regarding his life. Vallabh was born in Bhatt Mevada, Brahmin caste. He was born in Navapura Para of Ahmedabad on Aaso Sud 8 of Vikram Samvat in 1696 or 1700 AD. He moved from Ahmedabad to Chunval (now Bahucharaji). The brothers went under the Yagnopavit ritual at the age of five and were taught by Paramanand Swarup Brahmachari for a brief period. He was a Vaishnav in his early life but became a follower of Shakti later. He had three brothers; Heri, Dhola and the name of third is not known. Hari and Dhola Bhatt were also poets. He wrote his first Garbo, Anandno Garbo on Falgun Sud 3 of Samvat 1709 as described in the Garba, at the age of 13. quote|text="સંવત દસ શત્ સાત નેવું ફાલ્ગુન સુદેમા... તિથિ તૃતિયા વિખ્યાત શુભ વાસર બુધે મા.."

Translation: "O Mother, on the third day of Falgun month, on Wednesday, the Samvat year 1709, I dedicate.." — Vallabh Bhatt — dates in Anandno Garbo

Legend In Narmagadya, there is a legend associated with Vallabh Bhatt.

Works Vallabh wrote the first Laavni, a poetry in specific taala, dedicated goddess. He wrote several Garba, Dhal, Pada, aarti songs mostly dedicated to goddess Bahuchar while others are dedicated to religious and epic figures.