Sikh Musical Instruments | RABAB The Rabab of Guru Nanak followed him as his shadow for more than 27 years on his travels, played by his beloved companion Bhai Mardana Ji. This was the start of the Sikh Rababi (kirtanee) tradition of singing Shabad Kirtan according to the hukam of the Gurus (following the specified Raags). India houses various kinds of Rababs which vary from region to region. The Sikh Rabab is also known as the Firandia Rabab, named after Bhai Firanda who carved and created the