Usha was the daughter of the ancient king Banasura. This bhajan describes a prophetic dream she had after falling asleep in the palace garden. She dreamed about a prince coming to meet her. The lyrics go on to tell how she subsequently met the prince in reality and married him. Usha Charitra is not exclusive to a specific ritual; it can be sung for various types of worship.\nInstruments: khainjadi, baansuri, majiraa

The refrain, Va va, means “Come, come.” This lullaby welcomes the baby by describing the joyous scene of forty people singing and dancing and referring to a baby coming in a golden chariot pulled by twelve horses. This may be a reference to the birth of a deity.

A child’s first birthday is celebrated with a big party in Uzbekistan. The song describes relatives coming together to bless the mother and child.