This is a traditional Rajasthani banda wedding song, sung in a playful and teasing tone to gently remind the groom to be mindful as he enters his in-laws’ home. Repeated calls of “saavdhan re banda” are not warnings of fear, but affectionate nudges—urging him to behave with dignity, grace, and awareness in a new environment.
Each verse humorously focuses on an aspect of the groom’s appearance—his turban, jewellery, garland, and wristwatch—advising him to keep everything proper and in place. These details reflect the cultural belief that a groom’s conduct and presentation symbolize not only himself, but also the respect he shows toward his bride’s family.
Such songs are traditionally sung by women during wedding festivities, where humour becomes a way to ease formality, create laughter, and establish familiarity. The teasing helps break tension while reinforcing values of humility, respect, and social harmony.
Rooted in everyday wedding customs, this folk song celebrates the joy of marriage through wit and warmth—reminding us that guidance, when wrapped in humour, becomes memorable and affectionate.
Check detailed lyrics and melody below.
सावधान रे बनड़ा सावधान रेजो
सावधान रे बनड़ा सावधान रेजो
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
सीसे सरखों हो बनासा सीसे सरखा लगजयो
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
कॉमनगारो रो देस, बनड़ा सावधान रे
सावधान रे बनड़ा सावधान रेजो
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
काना रो गज मोती बनासा कोनोसरखां राखज्यो
कॉमनगारो देस, बनड़ा सावधान रे
सावधान रे बनड़ा सावधान रेजो
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
गलिए रो गलडोरो गलिए सरखों रखज्यो
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
सावधान रे बनड़ा सावधान रेजो
कॉमनगारो देस, बनड़ा सावधान रे
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
हाथों र घड़ीयाल बनासा हातां सरखी राखज्यो
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
सावधान रे बनड़ा सावधान रेजो
कॉमनगारो देस, बनड़ा सावधान रे
सासरिए रो देस बनड़ा सावधान रे
Saavdhaan Re Banada Saavdhaan Re Jo
Saavdhaan Re Banada Saavdhaan Re Jo
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Seese Sarkha Ho Banasaa Seese Sarkha Lagjyo
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Kaamangaaro Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Saavdhaan Re Banada Saavdhaan Re Jo
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Kaana Ro Gaj-Moti Banaasa Kono-Sarkha Rakhjyo
Kaamangaaro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Saavdhaan Re Banada Saavdhaan Re Jo
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Galiye Ro Galadoro Galiye Sarkho Rakhjyo
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Saavdhaan Re Banada Saavdhaan Re Jo
Kaamangaaro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Haathon Ro Ghadiyaal Banaasa Haata-Sarkhi Rakhjyo
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Saavdhaan Re Banada Saavdhaan Re Jo
Kaamangaaro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
Saasariye Ro Des Banada Saavdhaan Re
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