The Gujarati language is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Gujarat and by the Gujarati diaspora worldwide. It is the official language of Gujarat and is recognized as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Gujarati has a rich literary tradition, with notable works in poetry, prose, and drama. With over 55 million speakers, Gujarati is the sixth most spoken language in India. The script used for writing Gujarati is a variant of the Devanagari script, which is also used for several other Indian languages. The language has various dialects, reflecting the diverse culture of its speakers.