Gugga dance of Haryana is ritualistic in nature performed in procession taken out in memory of saint Gugga. When the devotees of the Gugga, dance around his grave in his respect by singing various songs in his praise, this dance is termed as the Gugga Dance. The male participants exclusively perform the Gugga. Though the dance is very simple but it evokes spiritual fervor among the devotees of Gugga.

Gugga is worshipped practically all over Haryana and devotees are scattered over the neighboring states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Himachal. Both Hindus and Muslims worship Gugga Pir & have respect & faith in him. Usually, the dance is performed in a procession held on a day about a week before the Gugga Naumi. The Pir (saint) was born on Bhadon Naumi at Dadreva village in Bikaner (Rajasthan) and this day is celebrated as Gugga Naumi all over in northern India. The devotees sing and dance in praise of Gugga. Musical instruments like `Deru`, `Thali` and `Chimta` accompany the dance. The Gugga Pir is known by several names - Guru Gugga, Zahir Pir, Bagarwalla, etc.

About a week or two before Gugga Naumi, his devotees take out a procession, led by a bhagat, carrying Gugga ki chhari- a strong and long bamboo stick, decorated with fans, garlands, flower and colored pieces of cloth. Five `bhagats` (Panch Vir) are the main dancers. They carry their own musical instruments in their hands, consisting of dholak, manjiras, deru (a small side drum), chimta and cymbals. The bhagats sing songs in praise of Gugga.